On January 20, 2024, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States Of America. On his very first day in office, he signed an order proclaiming that the US government will only recognize two sexes from now on: male and female. People will be identified as male or female depending on whether they are born with eggs or sperm and not based on what they choose to identify with.
President Donald Trump made this clear during his inaugural speech, stating that the order seeks to “protect biological truths” and prevent what he described as “confusion in policies and practices.”
According to the new order, federal agencies, schools, and other public institutions will now use male and female categories in official records, sports, and other gender-specific contexts. Additionally, government IDs like passports will only have two identification options: male or female.
The order also reverses certain policies introduced in recent years that expanded the recognition of non-binary and gender-diverse identities. This is just one of Trump’s first executive orders as president.
Another one, quite close to this, is the announcement to terminate federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Trump’s team will meet monthly to analyze these programs and determine whether each should be discontinued.
This new policy has sparked a variety of reactions. Critics argue that it disregards the rights and existence of transgender and non-binary individuals, potentially leading to increased discrimination. Supporters, however, applaud the move, claiming it reinforces clarity in societal norms and upholds traditional family values.
As this policy unfolds, it is expected to spark heated debates nationwide, reflecting the deep cultural and political divides surrounding gender identity in America.
