Cleveland Clinic settles with Trump's DOJ over allegations they covered up 'gender-affirming care'

The Justice Department announced a settlement with the Cleveland Clinic to end gender-affirming care at the clinic for two decades, according to a press release.The clinic also agreed to pay a fine of 308,000 after it was accused of misrepresenting the gender-transitioning care in order to secure insurance coverage.The hospital called the criticism inaccurate and false and claimed that it did not perform gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 18 years old.The clinic will also put up 2 million worth of restorative care for people wanting to detransition.The Department of Justice is steadfastly committed to protecting America's children. ... Today's resolution with Cleveland Clinic furthers that commitment and puts these providers on notice that this Department will vigorously enforce federal law where children are put at risk, Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward said.The DOJ compared the settlement to one previously reached with the Texas Children's Hospital. The hospital agreed to end sex-rejecting procedures to minors and pay a 10 million penalty.These historic commitments pair the cessation of these dangerous practices masquerading as medical treatment with substantial investments in remediating the destruction they cause and restoring the health of the victims, the DOJ said in its press release.The Cleveland Clinic was bashed by Consumers' Research in 2025 for being one of the most woke hospitals in the U.S. The hospital called the criticism inaccurate and false and claimed that it did not perform gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 18 years old.RELATED: Boston Children's Hospital scrubs videos touting 'gender-affirming hysterectomies' for young girls after online criticism I am grateful that institutions like Cleveland Clinic and Texas Children's have decided to be part of the solution, not part of the problem, said Brett Shumate, assistant attorney general for the Civil Division.Cleveland Clinic's commitment to providing millions of dollars towards care for detransitioners is emblematic of just that, Shumate added. I am grateful for this resolution with Cleveland Clinic, but our work is far from over, and our division will continue to work tirelessly to protect America's children and hold accountable those that have preyed on vulnerable children, whether they be pharmaceutical companies or medical providers.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!