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'What are we going to do?' The mom of a trans teen grapples with Trump's Medicaid move
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Selena Simmons-Duffin , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· August 17, 2026
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Key points The Trump administration's moves have caused concern for some families, including those with transgender teens. Further details on this story are available from Texas Public Radio, providing more insight into the personal impact of the Trump administration's decisions on families and individuals.
A California resident who identifies as a longtime Republican is affected by the Trump administration's actions towards transgender youth. The individual is experiencing a personal toll due to these actions.
The Trump administration's moves have caused concern for some families, including those with transgender teens. A mother of a trans teen is grappling with the implications of these actions.
Further details on this story are available from Texas Public Radio, providing more insight into the personal impact of the Trump administration's decisions on families and individuals.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News Reading time: 1 min
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