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At a lively MAGA conference in Arizona on Sunday, Donald Trump declared his plans to take bold action on transgender issues if elected president. Speaking at “AmericaFest 2024,” a high-profile event hosted by Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in Phoenix, Trump promised sweeping changes, including signing an executive order to declare that “there are only two genders” as the official stance of the federal government.
The event drew prominent conservative figures such as Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, Matt Gaetz, and Sen. Ted Cruz, each delivering fiery speeches to an enthusiastic crowd of Trump loyalists. Trump, however, stole the show with his pointed remarks and specific pledges for his first day in office.
“With the stroke of my pen on day one, we’re going to stop the transgender lunacy,” he announced, drawing thunderous applause. Trump outlined a series of executive actions, including banning transgender individuals from the military and removing transgender policies from schools nationwide. “And I will sign executive orders to end child sexual mutilation, get transgender out of the military and out of our elementary schools and middle schools and high schools,” he said to cheers from the audience.
Trump’s rhetoric extended to women’s sports, a topic he has long championed as part of his opposition to “woke” culture. He reaffirmed his commitment to banning transgender women from participating in women’s athletic competitions. “We will keep men out of women’s sports,” he said, pausing to gauge the crowd’s roaring approval. “Should I do day one, day two, or day three? How about day one, right?”
Throughout his speech, Trump doubled down on his belief that gender is binary, emphasizing that his administration would recognize only “male and female” as legitimate categories. “Under the Trump administration, it will be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female. Doesn’t sound too complicated, does it?” he quipped, prompting laughter and applause.
Trump’s comments come amidst ongoing national debates about gender identity and LGBTQ+ rights. His remarks reflect his broader strategy of aligning with conservative values and opposing what he often describes as “woke” ideology. On Sunday, he continued to rail against what he sees as the erosion of traditional norms, calling his proposed actions a stand against what he labeled “lunacy.”
The conference, held just days before Christmas, served as a rallying cry for Trump’s 2024 campaign and a platform for conservative voices to share their visions for the country’s future. The energy in the room was palpable, as attendees waved flags and cheered in agreement with Trump’s declarations. Each statement reaffirmed his alignment with the movement’s core priorities and his commitment to rolling back progressive policies.
Trump’s pledge to take immediate action has become a cornerstone of his campaign, with repeated promises to make significant changes on his very first day in office. His focus on transgender issues at the MAGA conference signals an ongoing strategy to energize his base by addressing cultural and social topics that resonate strongly with conservative voters.
As the campaign heats up, Trump’s remarks on Sunday underline his intent to remain a lightning rod for controversy, championing divisive issues to solidify his support among the MAGA faithful. Whether these promises translate into actual policies remains to be seen, but for now, Trump has made his priorities clear: combating what he calls “woke” culture and reinstating what he sees as traditional American values.
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