Hunter Schafer Reveals Passport Now Lists Her as Male After Trump Executive Order
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In a shocking and deeply personal revelation, trans actress Hunter Schafer has confirmed that her passport now lists her sex as male, following a controversial executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The news has sparked outrage and concern within the LGBTQ+ community, as the administration’s policy alters how gender markers are recorded on federal identification documents.
A Devastating Setback for Trans Rights?
For years, trans individuals in the U.S. have been able to update the gender marker on their passports, following a landmark Obama-era policy that allowed transgender people to obtain passports that reflect their gender identity without requiring proof of surgery. However, Trump’s recent executive order reverses that policy, requiring individuals to use the sex assigned at birth for official documents like passports and Social Security records.
Schafer, best known for her role in HBO’s hit series Euphoria, took to social media to express her shock and frustration, writing:
“This is not just about me—this is about every trans person who deserves the right to exist as who they are. This is cruel, unnecessary, and a step backward.”
Her post quickly went viral, with thousands of supporters, celebrities, and activists rallying behind her and condemning the administration’s decision.
What the Executive Order Means for Trans Americans
Trump’s order represents a major rollback of trans rights in the U.S. The policy:
- Mandates that all federal documents reflect sex assigned at birth
- Eliminates the “X” gender marker option for non-binary individuals
- Reverses previous policies that allowed trans individuals to self-identify on government forms
- Could affect access to travel, healthcare, and employment verification
Critics argue that this change will disproportionately harm transgender people, making international travel, legal identification, and daily life significantly more difficult.
Backlash and Legal Challenges Loom
Since the order’s announcement, civil rights organizations and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have vowed to challenge the policy in court, calling it a direct attack on transgender rights. The ACLU and Human Rights Campaign have already signaled plans to file lawsuits, arguing that the policy violates constitutional protections and places trans individuals at greater risk of discrimination and harm.
The White House, however, stands by the decision, stating that the move is meant to “restore biological accuracy” in federal records. A spokesperson for the administration defended the change, saying, “Government documents should reflect objective biological facts, not subjective identities.”
A Bigger Fight Ahead
For many, this latest policy shift signals a return to the Trump administration’s hardline stance on LGBTQ+ rights, which saw the rollback of protections in healthcare, military service, and federal employment during his first term.
While Hunter Schafer’s personal experience has amplified awareness of the issue, the effects of this policy will be felt by thousands of transgender and non-binary Americans who now face uncertainty when it comes to their legal identity and protections.
As the legal battles ramp up, one thing is clear—the fight for transgender rights is far from over.
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