Trump Admin Rejects Journalists Using Pronouns

The Trump administration has adopted a policy of not responding to journalists who include gender pronouns in their email signatures, citing a rejection of 'gender ideology'. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that reporters using pronouns in their bios do not respect 'biological reality' and therefore cannot be trusted. The New York Times reported that several of its journalists, among others, have experienced this refusal firsthand. This practice aligns with Trump’s executive order recognizing only two biological sexes and reflects broader attempts to control press interactions. While the administration has not clarified if this is a formal policy, officials like Katie Miller have confirmed its application. The move has been criticized as discriminatory and counter to transparent engagement with the press.