Former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday affirming the recognition of only two biological sexes—male and female. The order, signed at the White House shortly after his inauguration, has sparked intense debate.
“My administration will defend women’s rights and protect freedom of conscience using clear and precise language, as well as policies that recognize women as biologically female and men as biologically male,” the order states.
The directive declares that U.S. policy recognizes two sexes, male and female, as immutable and grounded in fundamental biological realities. It mandates federal documents, including passports and visas, to list “male” and “female” as the only gender markers.
The text criticizes the influence of what it terms “gender ideology extremism,” claiming such approaches undermine societal norms and the validity of the American system. “Erasing sex in language and policy has a corrosive impact not just on women but also on the legitimacy of the entire American framework,” the order says.
Broader Implications and Controversy
Executive orders allow presidents to implement key policies without Congressional approval but are subject to legal challenges. Trump, who promised action against transgender rights during his campaign, has repeatedly targeted transgender individuals, referring to “transgender madness” and “child sexual mutilation.” He has also made transgender participation in women’s sports a central campaign issue.
This decision feeds into an ongoing societal debate in the U.S., where conservative groups have increasingly called for restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights, particularly targeting transgender individuals.
Elon Musk, a billionaire and one of Trump’s close allies, has also criticized medical treatments for transgender youth. Musk’s child, Vivian Jenna Wilson, who has been openly living as a transgender woman since 2020, has publicly condemned his stance on such issues.
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