HHS Commends FTC for Pursuing Legal Action Against WPATH Over Deceptive Practices

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) commended the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for its decision to pursue legal action against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) regarding alleged deceptive trade practices. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. stated that medical organizations must follow science and disclose conflicts, emphasizing the need for accountability in "pediatric gender medicine."