Trump's Gender Order Sparks Major Backlash

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring that the United States officially recognizes only two genders, male and female, as part of his 'Restoring Sanity Agenda,' which has sparked significant backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates. This policy mandates federal documents to reflect a person's biological sex rather than their gender identity and removes funding for gender transition services. Critics argue that this order undermines recent inclusivity efforts, such as the option for a gender-neutral 'X' on U.S. passports introduced under the Biden administration. Trump's inaugural address emphasized a return to traditional values and promised to end the perceived decline of America by employing executive powers aggressively. The speech highlighted a focus on national sovereignty, energy independence, and economic policies aimed at putting 'America first'. Despite the controversial nature of these moves, Trump portrayed himself as a savior of a nation in crisis, aiming to usher in what he described as a 'golden age' for America.