U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to take swift action on transgender issues, vowing to “stop the transgender lunacy” on the first day of his presidency.
With Republicans poised to control both chambers of Congress and the White House, Trump reiterated his commitment to advancing anti-LGBTQ policies.
Speaking at the AmericaFest conference for young conservatives in Phoenix, Arizona, Trump declared, “There will only be male and female in America.”
He pledged to sign executive orders to halt what he called “child sexual mutilation,” remove transgender individuals from the military, and ban transgender participation in schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools.
Trump also vowed to “keep men out of women’s sports” and stated that it would be the official policy of the U.S. government to recognize only two genders: male and female.
The debate over transgender rights has become a central issue in U.S. politics, with states controlled by Democrats and Republicans moving in opposite directions on policies related to medical treatment and educational content about gender identity.
In his speech, Trump also laid out his vision for his second term, criticizing the Biden administration’s record and promising a new era of “peace, prosperity, and national greatness.” He claimed that his presidency would bring an end to the war in Ukraine, resolve Middle Eastern chaos, and prevent World War III.
“I can proudly proclaim,” Trump said, “that the golden age of America is upon us.”
