Within his first 24 hours as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump swiftly signed a wave of executive orders.

Taking over from Joe Biden, the 78-year-old Republican wasted no time in approving several directives, including one declaring that there are “only two genders.”

What Are Executive Orders?

Simply put, executive orders are legally binding directives issued to the federal government that bypass congressional approval.

Presidents frequently use them to overturn the policies of their predecessors, and Trump was no exception—revoking 78 orders and actions previously signed by Democrat Joe Biden.

However, many of Trump’s decisions are expected to face strong opposition from Democrats.

What has Trump said about the LGBTQ+ community?

During his inaugural address, Trump declared, “As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female.”