Many of the policy changes involving transgender people stem from an executive order that Trump signed on his first day back in office.

The claim asserts that many policy changes involving transgender people originate from an executive order signed by President Trump on his first day back in office. Evidence from multiple credible sources confirms that on January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that reversed several protections for transgender and nonbinary individuals, including policies related to passport gender markers and military service.pbs.orgpbs.org6 ways Trump’s executive orders are targeting transgender peoplenbcnews.comnbcnews.comA judge resisted Trump's order on gender identity. The EEOC just fired her19thnews.org19thnews.orgAll the ways Trump wants to exclude trans people from public life

This order explicitly stated that the U.S. Would recognize only two sexes, male and female, which has led to a cascade of policy changes affecting transgender rights and access to services.aclu.orgaclu.orgOrr v. Trump19thnews.org19thnews.orgAll the ways Trump wants to exclude trans people from public life Furthermore, this executive order has been the basis for subsequent actions such as banning healthcare for transgender youth under 19 and ending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in government.

While other executive orders and policies also impact transgender people, the initial day-one order is a key legal and administrative foundation for many of these changes. Some nuance exists as not all policy changes stem solely from this one order; some are separate actions or legislative efforts.

However, the core assertion that many of these changes trace back to the day-one executive order is well supported.