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Tatishe Nteta, Provost Professor of Political Science and Director of the UMass Amherst Poll, UMass Amherst

Antagonism to transgender rights is tied to the authoritarian desire for social conformity – not just partisan affiliation

President Donald Trump signs an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women's or girls sporting events on Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Since becoming president, Donald Trump has aggressively sought to fulfill his campaign promise to reverse the Biden administration’s protection of transgender Americans.

His administration decreed that the federal government will recognize only two genders and banned transgender Americans from serving in the military. Trump has also restricted federal funds for hospitals that perform gender-affirming care.

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