On December 22, Donald Trump declared his intent to terminate what he described as the ‘transgender delusion’ upon his inauguration on January 20. He committed to signing decrees that would ban gender-affirming medical treatments for minors, restrict transgender individuals from serving in the military, and limit their participation in educational institutions. Trump emphasized that the official policy of the United States would recognize only two genders, male and female, at a gathering of young conservatives in Phoenix. The announcement highlights ongoing divisive issues surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.