Trump Orders All Federal Workers To Stop Using Pronouns In Email

President Trump’s Executive Order has mandated the removal of gender pronouns from federal government communications, signaling a significant shift in policy.

At a Glance

  • Trump orders removal of pronouns from federal employees’ email signatures
  • Directive affects multiple departments, including CDC and Department of Energy
  • Order aims to terminate “radical” DEI initiatives in government
  • Federal websites altered or taken down to remove mentions of “gender ideology”
  • Critics view the move as a rollback of inclusive practices

Trump’s Executive Order Targets Gender Pronouns

President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order mandating the removal of gender pronouns from federal employees’ email signatures, marking a significant shift in government communication policies. The directive, part of Trump’s broader opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, has sent ripples through various federal departments, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Energy.

Memos citing Trump’s Executive Orders were dispatched to employees across federal agencies, instructing them to comply with the new directive by the end of the week. The sweeping changes have prompted surprise and concern among some federal workers – but none have yet to offer a compelling explanation for why pronouns in emails are necessary.

The impact of Trump’s order extends beyond email signatures, too. It’s actually much broader.

Federal government websites have been altered or taken offline to remove mentions of “gender ideology.” Agencies have been instructed to replace “gender” with “sex” on forms and disband related employee resource groups. The Bureau of Prisons has changed “inmate gender” to “inmate sex” and removed lists of transgender inmates.

“The Department of State is reviewing all agency programs, contracts and grants that promote or incubate gender ideology,” Tibor P Nagy, Acting Under-Secretary for Management, said.

Similar directives have been reported at the CDC, Department of Transportation, and Department of Energy. The CDC has removed websites containing health information related to transgender people and HIV, while the Department of Transportation’s directive coincided with managing the aftermath of a plane crash.

Trump’s Rationale and Opposition to DEI

Trump has framed this policy shift as a necessary step to combat what he views as discriminatory practices. He has criticized DEI policies as “illegal and immoral discrimination,” advocating instead for equal dignity and respect for all Americans.

“The Biden Administration forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs, going by the name ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ (DEI), into virtually all aspects of the Federal Government, in areas ranging from airline safety to the military,” Donald Trump said.

The President has also linked a recent plane crash in Washington, DC, to DEI policies, emphasizing the need for the “best and brightest” in government roles.

The Executive Order has elicited strong reactions from both supporters and critics. Proponents view it as a necessary step to refocus federal policies on merit-based practices, while opponents see it as a rollback of inclusive measures that support transgender and non-binary individuals in the workplace.

But the American people, polls say, approve – so Trump must be doing the right thing.