Donald Trump and his anti-LGBTQ policies: an analysis after his electoral victory
Donald Trump has won the elections and returns to the Casa Blanca. During his first term, his policies regarding human rights LGTBI were the subject of controversy and debate. Below is a summary of the main measures adopted by his administration in this area, which generated criticism from both civil rights advocates and those affected.
Ban on transgender people in the military
One of Trump's first and most controversial moves regarding the LGBT community was the Transgender ban in the Armed forcesIn 2017, the president announced a directive barring trans people from serving in the military, citing health care costs related to gender reassignment. The policy was challenged in court, and while partially implemented, it fell far short of the original proposal.
Discrimination in the health sector
In 2019, the Trump's Department of Health and Human Services issued a new rule allowing medical professionals to discriminate against trans people by refusing to provide them with medical care. The administration argued that “sex» should be interpreted solely as the sex assigned at birth, which set back protections for trans people in the healthcare field.
Trump's immigration policy and LGBT asylum
The migration policy of Trump The crisis also affected LGBTI people, especially asylum seekers. His administration made it difficult for LGBTI people persecuted for their sexual orientation or gender identity in their home countries to access asylum. In addition, detention centres were criticised for the violence and abuse faced by LGBTI people, especially trans women.
Discrimination in employment and education
Bass Trump, the administration opposed the expansion of federal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in education and the workplace. The administration's policies favored the possibility that businesses and religious organizations could discriminate against employees LGTBI, raising concerns among civil rights advocates.
Neutrality in same-sex marriage
Although Trump He never attempted to reverse the legalisation of same-sex marriage, and his stance on the issue was ambiguous. In general, he did not actively support LGBT rights, nor did he promote new legislative initiatives to protect them, which left his commitment to the community in doubt.
Withdrawal of protections for trans people
The Trump administration also attempted to change education policies that protected transgender students from discrimination. In 2017, the government withdrew Obama administration guidelines directing schools to allow transgender students to wear face coverings. toilets corresponding to their gender identity, which was seen as a step backwards in the fight for equality.
Trump's attitude towards LGBT Pride
Despite some superficial gestures of support during his campaign, the administration Trump Trump distanced himself from the LGBT community during his term in office. Trump never actively participated in events such as LGBT Pride and, instead of defending their rights, he adopted policies that were in many cases perceived as setbacks, causing distrust among many LGBT activists.
