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As Trump blocks Medicaid funds, one trans teen's mom asks: What's next?

As Trump blocks Medicaid funds, one trans teen's mom asks: What's next?
NPR News Sunday 16 August 2026, 11:54 UTC By Selena Simmons-Duffin 1 min read
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A longtime Republican living in California says the Trump administration's continuing actions to target transgender youth take a personal toll.(Image credit: Marvin Joseph)

A longtime Republican living in California says the Trump administration's continuing actions to target transgender youth take a personal toll.

(Image credit: Marvin Joseph)

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