Hunter Schafer Denounces Trump's Gender Marker Policy After Passport Change

Transgender actress Hunter Schafer has expressed her frustration after her new passport was issued with a male gender marker, a change she attributes to policies enacted by the Trump administration. In a social media video, Schafer recounted how, despite filling out her passport application as female, the document was altered due to an executive order signed by Trump that recognizes only two genders based on birth assignment. This order has effectively halted the issuance of passports with a non-binary 'X' marker and has impacted many in the transgender community, leading to legal and personal challenges. Schafer noted that her gender marker on her birth certificate remains unchanged, which she believes contributed to the passport issue. Other individuals, including a transmasculine person named Louie, have shared similar experiences, highlighting the broader implications of the Trump administration's policies for transgender and nonbinary people. The changes have created significant barriers for many, affecting their ability to travel and be recognized according to their gender identity.