In a notable announcement from the Capitol Rotunda, President Donald Trump has introduced a significant change in federal policy concerning gender recognition.
During his speech on Monday, President Trump made a declaration, stating, “From today forward, the official stance of the United States government will be to acknowledge only two genders—male and female.”
This announcement reflects a shift aimed at restricting federal protections for transgender individuals and aligns with the administration’s viewpoint on redefining gender categories. The policy decision has captured widespread attention, highlighting a crucial shift in how the government approaches gender identity matters.
The President is anticipated to sign an executive order that will impact transgender rights by introducing limitations on healthcare access and participation in sports events. According to an official source, this directive will also specify that official documents like passports and visas will only recognize two sexes—male and female, as reported by The Associated Press.
BREAKING:
— Globe Eye News (@GlobeEyeNews) January 20, 2025
Donald Trump to sign executive order today declaring that the United States recognizes only two genders: male and female. pic.twitter.com/yUO3BbO5qu
“There are only two genders.” This statement by Trump underscores the new policy that the U.S. will only recognize two genders: male and female.
“There are only two genders.”
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) January 20, 2025
Trump announces that from today, it will be official US policy that there are only two genders: male and female.#Trump2025 pic.twitter.com/rIGl0mHrbB
Four years ago, on his initial day in office, former President Joe Biden implemented an executive order to protect individuals from discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation. President Trump’s announcement intends to overturn that particular decision.
