Donald Trump’s second term has commenced with executive orders targeting the LGBTQ+ community, especially transgender individuals. Notably, his first day initiatives included a controversial order that declared the existence of only two sexes, leading to immediate repercussions such as the cessation of X gender marker passports. Additionally, Trump revoked protections against anti-trans discrimination instituted by Biden and eliminated government diversity programs. These moves signify a broader regression of LGBTQ+ rights and a rejection of diverse gender identities within government policy, raising concerns for historically marginalized groups.
On his first day in office, Trump issued an order denying the existence of trans, nonbinary, and intersex people, stating 'It is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes.'
Soon after Trump signed the order, references to LGBTQ+ identities and HIV-related resources vanished from WhiteHouse.gov and several federal agency websites.
He issued orders rescinding many of the orders President Joe Biden put in place expanding antidiscrimination protections for various populations.
Trump's actions claimed diversity programs divided Americans by race and resulted in shameful discrimination, despite their purpose being to combat historical inequalities.
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