How the Trump administration’s rhetoric promotes anti-transgender views

How invented threats, provocative language and repulsive imagery contribute to declining support for transgender people and other marginalized groups.

By: Julie D. Nelson, University of Tampa, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 1,248

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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By Julie D. Nelson, University of Tampa

Whether in an Oval Office proclamation signing about commercial fishing or during a Fox News interview while discussing Iran, President Donald Trump finds opportunities to share his views on transgender people.

During a June 2026 signing event, Trump claimed, in response to a question about proposed legislation regarding election procedures, called the SAVE America Act: “We are talking about saving America, right? No men in …

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