Philadelphia Advocate For Trans Community Discusses Trump's Executive Order On Gender: "Anger, Hurt, Scared"

CBS Philadelphia

January 22, 2025

President Trump signed a series of executive orders Monday, taking swift action to redefine federal policies on gender and diversity.

One of the most significant moves was an executive order declaring that the U.S. government will officially recognize only two genders — male and female — effectively eliminating any official recognition of transgender identities within federal agencies.

The order mandates the removal of the gender-neutral "X" option, which was introduced under the Biden administration, for federal paperwork, including passports and other forms.

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