Trump Vows to "Stop Transgender Lunacy" on Day One of Presidency

On Sunday, December 22, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump made a bold commitment during a speech at the AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Addressing a gathering of young conservatives, Trump pledged to implement sweeping measures to address what he referred to as "transgender lunacy," signaling his administration's intention to prioritize anti-LGBTQ policies.
The president-elect vowed to enact executive orders that would define gender strictly as male or female, reversing policies that recognize transgender individuals. “There will only be male and female in America,” Trump declared, emphasizing his intent to end what he described as "child sexual mutilation" through bans on gender-affirming care for minors. He also pledged to remove transgender individuals from the U.S. military and prohibit their participation in elementary, middle, and high school education systems.

Further, Trump doubled down on his stance regarding sports, promising to “keep men out of women’s sports” by enforcing policies that prevent transgender women from competing in women’s athletic categories. "It will be the official policy of the United States," he stated, signaling that these changes would take effect early in his presidency.

The announcement comes as Republicans prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress and the White House in what is shaping up to be a concerted effort to reverse years of progress on LGBTQ rights. Critics have described the proposed measures as discriminatory, arguing that they undermine the rights and identities of transgender Americans. Supporters, however, hail the moves as necessary to protect traditional values and biological definitions of gender.

Trump’s remarks underscore the sharp divide in the national discourse over LGBTQ rights and freedoms, with his administration poised to escalate debates surrounding gender identity, healthcare access, and inclusion in education and sports. These policies, if enacted, are expected to face significant legal challenges and spark nationwide protests.

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