The administration under Donald Trump has removed transgender-related content from federal government sites, implementing sweeping changes across agencies.
Government Agencies Remove “Gender Ideology” From Official Platforms Following New Directive
By the deadline of 5 p.m. Friday, federal agencies had to comply with a directive from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
This directive required agencies to remove all references to “gender ideology” from government websites, contracts, and communications, as reported by the New York Post.
Key Changes Impacting Federal Agencies
As a result, agencies had to take significant actions. They dismantled employee resource groups and replaced the term “gender” with “sex” on official documents.
These changes affect government communications and record-keeping, impacting many federal departments and online platforms.
State Department Adjusts Gender Markers on Passports
The U.S. State Department made swift changes. It eliminated the “X” gender marker on passport applications.
Additionally, the department replaced “gender” with “sex” on consular forms. These changes significantly alter how individuals can identify on official documents.
This could affect international travel and identification processes.
CDC Removes Resources for Transgender Individuals
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) removed several pages offering public health information for transgender individuals.
Notably, the CDC took down pages offering HIV-related guidance and resources for supporting school environments.
These removals could lead to gaps in public health communication and support for transgender communities.
Changes to the Bureau of Prisons’ Gender Policies
The Bureau of Prisons renamed its “Inmate Gender” page to “Inmate Sex.” The page also removed content about transgender inmates.
These changes significantly impact how gender is addressed in the federal prison system, affecting inmates’ rights, healthcare, and safety measures.
Census Bureau Faces Errors on Gender Data Pages
The Census Bureau’s website displayed error messages on many pages related to gender and identity.
This reflects the administration’s broader effort to reshape how gender-related information is presented across federal platforms.
President Trump’s Response to the Changes
When asked about these changes, President Trump responded, “I don’t know. That doesn’t sound like a bad idea to me.”
His remark reflected his campaign pledges to reverse policies he views as unnecessary, reinforcing his stance on gender identification.
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