President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to take bold action against transgender rights, vowing to end what he calls “transgender lunacy” on his first day in office. Speaking at the AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Trump outlined a series of executive orders aimed at reversing policies that support transgender inclusion.
Among his proposed measures, Trump promised to ban gender-affirming care for minors, remove transgender individuals from the military, and eliminate discussions of gender identity in schools. He also vowed to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. “With the stroke of my pen on day one, we’re going to stop the transgender lunacy,” he declared to loud applause from the conservative audience.
The announcement has ignited intense debate. Supporters applaud Trump’s plans as a defense of traditional values, while critics warn of significant harm to transgender individuals and increased discrimination. Advocacy groups and civil rights organizations have already signaled plans to challenge the policies in court, setting the stage for a contentious legal battle.
Trump’s proposals, including his intent to officially recognize only two genders, male and female, align with a broader cultural critique that appeals to conservative voters. While his approach has energized his base, the potential consequences for transgender communities and the looming legal challenges underscore the divisive nature of these policies.
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@foxnews ‘ON DAY ONE’: President-elect Trump pledges that he will “keep men out of women’s sports” from the very start of his next term in the White House and sign executive orders that will tackle key issues in the transgender debate.