Overview of Medicine Rebuffs Gender Transitions & Troubled Tehran Talks | 2.5.26
This Daily Wire Morning Wire episode (Feb 5, 2026) — hosted by Georgia Howe with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley — covers four main beats: major U.S. medical associations reversing or softening support for gender-transition care for minors, a federal enforcement shift in Minneapolis immigration operations, fraught U.S.–Iran talks after recent maritime incidents, and signs of internal instability (and a positive Trump–Xi call) in China. Reporters on the show: Amanda Prestigiacomo (medical policy), Jenny Ter (immigration), and Tim Pierce (foreign affairs). Several commercial sponsors and promos are included throughout.
Key segments (what was reported)
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Medical associations and gender transition for minors
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) said current evidence does not support gender-affirming surgeries for minors and found insufficient evidence for puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for youth.
- The American Medical Association (AMA) told National Review it aligns with the ASPS position, saying surgical interventions in minors should generally be deferred to adulthood.
- Context: timing follows a landmark detransitioner civil verdict reported as ~$2 million in New York and growing litigation involving more than two dozen detransitioner cases.
- Sources and reactions: Dr. Richard Bosshart (Do No Harm, longtime ASPS member) called the ASPS position evidence-based but urged even stronger action.
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Minneapolis federal enforcement update (Tom Homan / ICE)
- Tom Homan announced a drawdown of about 700 federal agents from Minneapolis, leaving roughly 2,000 on the ground.
- Homan said the drawdown followed agreements with local sheriffs to allow ICE access to jails to take custody of noncitizen inmates — a shift toward jail-based removals rather than street operations.
- Homan framed the change as “smart law enforcement,” increasing efficiency and reducing risky street arrests; officials also pointed to earlier anti-ICE protest actions (roadblocks, doxxing).
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U.S.–Iran tensions and talks
- Diplomatic talks were scheduled (original venue Turkey) but reportedly moved to Oman; Tehran is said to be willing to discuss its nuclear program but not broader demands (ballistic missiles, regional proxies, human-rights treatment).
- Recent incidents cited: U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone after it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln; Iranian IRGC boats and a drone allegedly harassed a U.S.-flagged oil tanker and threatened boarding.
- The U.S. (and President Trump) left the use of force on the table; U.S. officials stress they want talks to be comprehensive (nuclear plus missiles, proxy activity, human rights).
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China developments
- President Trump reported an “excellent” phone call with Xi Jinping covering trade, Taiwan, and Ukraine; Trump called Xi “the boss” he’s dealing with.
- Reports of high-level investigations in Beijing (e.g., a top military figure suspended from the Central Military Commission) suggest turmoil or purge-like activity — analysts say these moves could isolate Xi even if his position appears secure.
Main takeaways
- Medical practice shift: Two influential medical bodies (ASPS and the AMA) signaled retreat or caution on gender-affirming interventions for minors, which could reshape clinical guidance, insurance coverage, and state-level policy/legal exposure.
- Liability and litigation likely influencing policy: A high-profile detransitioner judgment and multiple pending cases appear to be pressuring professional groups toward more conservative positions.
- Immigration enforcement tactical shift in Minneapolis: Federal focus is shifting to extracting targets from jails via cooperation with local sheriffs, reducing street operations but maintaining removal priorities.
- Iran talks fragile and limited: Tehran’s willingness to negotiate narrowly (nuclear only) risks collapse of talks unless broader issues are included; recent maritime incidents raise the risk of escalation.
- China remains opaque: Leadership shakeups in Beijing complicate forecasting, but bilateral channels (Trump–Xi) are open and described positively by the U.S. side.
Notable quotes & soundbites
- ASPS summary: “Available evidence does not support trans surgeries for gender-confused kids; insufficient evidence for puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones.”
- AMA (as reported): “Surgical interventions in minors should be generally deferred to adulthood.” (statement to National Review)
- Dr. Richard Bosshart: Praised ASPS for evidence-based stance but urged a stronger denunciation of gender-affirming care for minors.
- Tom Homan on the enforcement change: Moving custody from jails “is efficient” and “frees up more officers to arrest or remove criminal aliens.”
- President Trump on China: “As far as I'm concerned, there's one boss in China — President Xi — that's the person I'm dealing with.”
Implications & what to watch next
- Medicine and policy
- Watch for formal AMA/ASPS policy documents or clinical guideline changes and possible insurance coverage impacts.
- Monitor outcomes of the pending detransitioner lawsuits for precedent and potential liability-driven changes in clinical practice.
- Immigration
- Track whether sheriff–federal agreements become formalized and whether the jail-based ICE custody model reduces community arrests or shifts enforcement patterns.
- Observe local political and protest responses in Minneapolis.
- Iran negotiations & military posture
- Follow the reported Oman meeting’s scope and outcomes; escalation risk if maritime harassment continues.
- Look for U.S. statements on whether talks broaden to include missiles, proxy activity, and human-rights concerns.
- China
- Watch for further leadership moves in Beijing, any public policy shifts, and continued high-level communications between Washington and Beijing.
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This summary captures the episode’s core reporting, key quotes, and the immediate follow-up items to monitor across medicine, immigration enforcement, Iran diplomacy, and China.