WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump earned widespread praise from his supporters on Monday during his inaugural address, announcing that the U.S. government would recognize only two genders: male and female.

Trump marked his return to the Oval Office by pledging to restore America to a “golden age” and ignited social media with his declaration inside the Capitol.
“As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States Government that there are only two genders, male and female,” Trump said, drawing thunderous applause.
The bold statement quickly became a rallying point for conservative influencers and political figures, who celebrated it as a turning point in the nation’s cultural debates.
The radical woke gender ideology is DEAD.
Trump has declared that there are only TWO GENDERS: MALE AND FEMALE! pic.twitter.com/FxgIRu0ow9
— Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) January 20, 2025
Talk show host Graham Allen proclaimed, “The radical woke gender ideology is DEAD,” adding, “Trump has declared that there are only TWO GENDERS: MALE AND FEMALE!”
Trump announces there are only two genders, male and female. Crazy world that this is a political issue at all. pic.twitter.com/u1BmRaaEvC
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) January 20, 2025
Chaya Raichik, the activist behind LibsOfTikTok, described the announcement as a “Massive win for America.” Reflecting on her activism, she shared:
“I can’t believe this is really happening. I fought against the gender insanity for years. I got doxxed, received hundreds of death threats, and dozens of hit pieces written about me over it. It’s time to end the gender pseudoscience nonsense once and for all. The future is bright!”
The policy announcement underscores the new administration’s focus on cultural and social issues as part of its broader push to reshape the nation’s direction.