Kennedy Jr. Redefines Biological Sex, Sparks Outrage

In his early actions as Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has implemented new guidance that defines sex strictly as a binary classification of male and female, aligning closely with President Trump's executive orders. This guidance, which asserts that a person's sex is 'unchangeable' and based solely on biological characteristics, has been met with significant backlash from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and medical experts, who argue that it disregards the complexities of gender identity and existence of intersex individuals. The Department of Health and Human Services also launched a website titled 'Protecting Women and Children' to promote these definitions and emphasize a ban on transgender women participating in women's sports. Critics, including organizations like GLAAD, have condemned the Trump's administration's stance as harmful and inaccurate, claiming it undermines the rights and recognition of transgender individuals. Kennedy defended the new policy as a restoration of 'biological truth' in federal governance, signaling a clear departure from the previous administration's approach to gender issues. The new guidance reflects a broader trend in the Trump administration's campaign against transgender protections and signifies a substantial shift in governmental philosophy on these matters.