President Trump has signed executive orders titled “Protecting Children from Genital and Surgical Mutilation” and “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government,” which are presented as efforts to protect women and children’s rights. However, these titles are misleading, as the orders actually restrict individual autonomy and target transgender Americans. The government is using these titles as a political Trojan Horse to push legislation that limits rights and control over one’s own body.
The executive order “Protecting Children from Genital and Surgical Mutilation” implies that it is safeguarding children from harm, but in reality, it restricts individuals under 19 from receiving care that reflects their identity. Similarly, the order “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government” targets transgender Americans by enforcing sex-based rights and removing gender ideology from federal funding. These titles create a false perception of protecting vulnerable populations while actually limiting rights.
By phrasing legislation in a way that portrays the government as defending women and children, the true intentions of these executive orders are masked. The titles of these orders make them appear as positive initiatives, but in reality, they are Trojan Horses that restrict individual autonomy and target transgender Americans. It is important to look beyond the titles and understand the actual impact of these policies on women’s and children’s rights.
