About Half of U.S. Adults Approve Trump Transgender Policies, Poll Shows

Recent AP-NORC polling reveals that about half of U.S. adults approve of President Donald Trump's handling of transgender issues, a higher approval rate than for his overall presidency. The poll shows broad agreement with Trump's position that sex is determined at birth, with roughly two-thirds of adults sharing this view, especially among Republicans, while Democrats remain divided. Support varies across specific transgender policies: there is more acceptance of transgender individuals serving in the military, but less support for allowing transgender students to use bathrooms aligning with their gender identity or for government insurance covering gender-affirming care, particularly for youth. Approval of Trump's transgender policies is notably higher among Republicans and independents than Democrats, who express more skepticism. The polling reflects ongoing political challenges, with Democrats struggling to reconcile transgender issues within their platform, especially concerning women's sports and youth policies. Public opinion remains conflicted, balancing concerns over medical and ideological perspectives with respect for transgender individuals' dignity and rights.