Transgender people are less than 1% of the US population. Yet they're a political lightning rod
Briefly

Donald Trump's campaign has increasingly focused on transgender issues, galvanizing conservative support but also igniting controversy regarding civil rights for transgender individuals. His actions since returning to office, including erasing their references on official platforms and targeting military inclusion, reflect a significant cultural conflict. Transgender individuals account for a small fraction of the U.S. population yet remain a central issue in political discourse, underscoring a divisive national perspective on their rights and visibility, especially as highlighted during events such as the Transgender Day of Visibility.
Trump has pushed the issue further, erasing mention of transgender people on government websites and passports and trying to remove them from the military.
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