President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” This initiative is one of over 200 executive actions reportedly set to be enacted today at the Capital One Arena.
The order establishes a government-wide policy affirming the biological reality of two sexes: male and female. According to The Free Press, the directive aims to redefine federal policies and practices surrounding gender identity and sex discrimination.
🚨President Trump: “As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the US government that there are only two genders, male and female.” pic.twitter.com/ytsyWUIJT2
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Key provisions of the order include eliminating radical gender ideology guidance and requiring federal agencies to recognize only biological sexes in official documentation, such as passports and personnel records.
Under the executive order, agencies will no longer recognize self-assessed gender identity as a basis for policies that address sex discrimination.
For example, laws and regulations intended to protect against sex-based discrimination will adhere strictly to biological definitions. The order explicitly defines a woman as an “adult human female” and mandates that federal policies reflect this definition.
The directive also addresses several specific issues. Federal funding for programs promoting gender ideology, including gender transition procedures, will be prohibited. The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with ensuring compliance by federal-funded entities.
Additionally, the Bureau of Prisons will be directed to house inmates based on their biological sex. This policy shift may result in the relocation of transgender inmates currently placed in facilities that align with their gender identity.
Similarly, the order reverses the practice of allowing individuals to select gender-neutral markers or change their sex designation on U.S. passports.
Another significant aspect of the executive order involves protecting First Amendment rights. Americans will no longer be required to use “preferred pronouns” in federal workplaces or federally funded institutions such as schools. The order also ensures workplace protections for employees who choose to adhere to the binary definition of sex.
An incoming White House official described the measure as a step toward reaffirming fundamental truths. “What we’re doing today is defining that it is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes: male and female. These are sexes that are not changeable, and they are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality,” the official stated.
The executive order reflects Trump’s campaign promises to address gender identity issues, including his pledge to halt policies he views as promoting “transgender lunacy.”
The administration has framed this initiative as a commitment to restoring clarity, accountability, and consistency to federal policies while protecting biological and constitutional realities.
This sweeping action marks a significant shift in federal policy, with far-reaching implications for how gender and sex are defined and addressed in government operations, healthcare, and legal protections.
The long-term impact of these measures remains to be seen as debates over gender identity and policy continue to evolve.