RFK Jr. says ‘sex change’ surgery for children is a ‘sentence to a life of suffering’

Comments from HHS Secretary on Sex Reassignment Surgeries for Children

This week, during a House education hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remarked that surgeries termed “sex reassignment” for minors could lead to a “sentence to a life of misery.”

In the questioning process, Congressman Glenn Grossman (R-Wis.) brought up the support these procedures receive from various medical and mental health organizations. He expressed skepticism, asking Kennedy, “If professional medical groups endorse this, how can we trust them? Why would mental health experts recommend surgeries for 14-year-olds?”

Kennedy responded by pointing out that the medical industry involved is a multibillion-dollar sector, suggesting that “where there’s money, there’s often corruption,” and indicated it’s important to heed the warning signs.

He referenced two significant investigations currently underway, mentioning a British study that had halted funding for these surgeries in Europe. He emphasized that the U.S. had also conducted its own studies that reached similar conclusions.

“The implications for children are alarming—rates of depression, suicide, and various other health issues are concerning. It’s a bleak outlook, and there’s no scientific backing to support these actions,” he stated.

When probed about how to safeguard children from harm attributed to these medical practices, Kennedy pointed out measures already taken by the Trump administration, such as discontinuing federal funding for puberty blockers and surgical procedures.

“We’ve mandated that hospitals and medical centers risk losing their Medicaid and Medicare funding if they engage in these interventions,” Kennedy noted.

Shortly after President Trump assumed office for a second term, he signed an executive order titled “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Amputations,” which clarified that the U.S. would not provide funding or support for “transitioning” children between sexes.

Grossman voiced concern over the fact that many of the experts who previously advocated for such procedures still practice today. He expressed doubt, saying, “If they can’t get this right, how can we trust them on anything else? They’re pushing gender reassignment surgery on young teens, which is concerning.” He also inquired if Kennedy would feel comfortable sending his grandchildren to a medical professional endorsing these procedures, despite their halt.