US federal policy now recognizes only male and female genders, per Trump order

The White House reaffirmed Saturday that the US government officially recognizes only two genders — male and female — in a post on its official X account. The declaration restates the policy established by President Trump's January 20, 2025 executive order titled "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government."

That order defines sex as an unchangeable biological classification of male or female, distinct from gender identity. It directs all federal agencies to adopt this definition when interpreting laws and policies, restrict sex-related options on government forms to only male and female, and withdraw any regulations or communications deemed inconsistent with this stance.

For Nigerians, this matters if you're navigating US immigration, visa applications, or asylum claims where gender markers on documents are relevant. The policy affects passport gender designations, federal facility access, and anti-discrimination enforcement. Several lawsuits challenging the order are pending in US courts.

If you have pending US immigration matters or travel plans requiring gender documentation, consult an immigration attorney about how this policy may affect your case. Monitor updates from the US Embassy in Abuja for guidance on visa and passport processing changes.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/07/us-recognises-only-male-female-genders-trump-insists/