But it didnt stop there.
So, according to this definition, all Americans are female.
But the implications of this misguided misgendering extend far beyond problems with language.
Donald Trump made a huge show of signing a slew of executive orders after he was sworn into office.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Heres what to know about one of Trumps first acts in office.
This erasure occurs by way of definitions.
Of course, Trump cant magically make a group of people disappear by signing a piece of paper.
The executive order tries to suggest that transgender and non-binary individuals shouldnt exist.
This includes rolling back2022 Biden administration policypermitting passport holders to use the gender-neutral X marker.
Not to mention that having this pop in of messaging come from the president is in itself incredibly damaging.
We will fight back against these harmful provisions with everything weve got.
