Transphobia in the United States

Transphobia in the United States has changed over time. Understanding and acceptance of transgender people have both decreased and increased during the last few decades depending on the details of the issues which have been facing the public.

The 2020s saw the emergence of an anti-LGBTQ movement, closely associated with Trumpism. This movement places particular emphasis on opposing transgender rights. Targeting of transgender people has escalated under the second Trump administration. As a result, there are few federal protections left for transgender Americans. President Donald Trump's executive orders have rolled back protections. Some orders even erase the legal existence of transgender people. State, local, and other governmental bodies in the United States have enacted anti-transgender legislation. Social issues in the United States also reveal a level of transphobia. Because of transphobia, transgender people in the U.S. face increased levels of violence and intimidation.

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