NYU Langone Health in New York City announced this week it will stop its gender-affirming care program for minors. This decision follows threats from the Trump administration to cut federal funding for providers helping trans youth. Steve Ritea, NYU Langone's spokesperson, said, "given the recent departure of our medical director, coupled with the current regulatory environment, we made the difficult decision to discontinue our Transgender Youth Health Program." He added the hospital will still offer pediatric mental health services. The closure comes after months of pressure from the administration. Shortly after Trump took office, he signed an executive order stating the government would not "fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the so-called 'transition' of a child from one sex to another." NYU Langone began cancelling appointments for minors soon after. New York's Attorney General, Letitia James, asked the hospital to resume care, warning of potential state anti-discrimination law violations. A federal judge also blocked the administration's directive temporarily. However, in December, the Department of Health and Human Services proposed rules to cut Medicare and Medicaid funds from hospitals offering "sex-rejecting procedures for children under 18." Major medical groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics support gender-affirming care, which often includes reversible treatments like puberty blockers. Surgery for minors is rare, and care involves thorough evaluation and family participation. Local leaders criticized NYU Langone's decision. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal said the shutdown would "jeopardize the lives and well-being of their patients." He stated, "Studies have shown that ending gender-affirming care after it has begun without patient consent can carry significant physical and mental health risks. For these young patients, gender-affirming care is life-affirming care." A rally supporting trans youth is planned Wednesday evening outside the Stonewall national monument in Manhattan. STAT news revealed that 40 U.S. hospitals have paused or stopped offering gender-affirming care to young people since Trump returned to office. The White House has not commented on this development.