President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to implement policies that recognize only two genders—male and female—upon taking office. Speaking at AmericaFest 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, Trump stated his intention to sign executive orders on his first day to end what he referred to as “transgender lunacy.”
His proposed measures include banning transgender individuals from military service and removing transgender topics from educational curricula. These declarations were met with enthusiastic responses from the audience.
This announcement follows the Senate’s approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a provision restricting Tricare from covering gender transition procedures for military members’ children under 18—a measure opposed by many Democrats. The NDAA, authorizing defense spending, has faced criticism for potentially impacting thousands of military families with transgender childre
Trump’s stance on transgender rights has been a focal point of his campaign, with promises to roll back protections and redefine gender recognition policies. His administration is expected to rescind Title IX protections that allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms aligning with their gender identities. Additionally, Trump has pledged to push for federal legislation recognizing only two genders as determined at birth and to prohibit gender-affirming care for minors nationwide.
These proposed policies have sparked significant debate, with supporters advocating for traditional gender definitions, while opponents express concerns over the potential erosion of transgender rights and protections. As the inauguration approaches, discussions continue regarding the implications of these policy changes on the LGBTQ+ community and broader societal norms.
