At the Capitol Rotunda, President Donald Trump delivered a groundbreaking inauguration speech, revealing a major change in how the federal government will recognize gender.
On Monday, President Trump boldly stated, “Starting today, the official policy of the United States government will recognize only two genders—male and female.”
This declaration represents a shift in the federal protection landscape for transgender individuals, aligning with the administration’s view of redefining gender categories. The policy has drawn significant public interest, highlighting a pivotal moment in how the government addresses gender identity concerns.
The President is preparing to sign an executive order affecting transgender rights, which includes potential limitations on critical medical care and restrictions in athletic participation. An insider suggests these directives will specify that official documents, such as passports and visas, will acknowledge only two sexes—male and female, as highlighted by The Associated Press.
“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
Early in his presidency, Joe Biden enacted an executive order to protect against discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation. President Trump’s new direction seeks to reverse these protections, emphasizing a return to a more traditional view of gender recognition.
