“It was never about ‘protecting children.’ It was always about eliminating trans people from public life.”
By Ari Drennen
In 2016, Donald Trump didn’t seem particularly invested in attacking trans people. He dismissed concerns about bathroom access, stating that Caitlyn Jenner was welcome to use the women’s restroom at Trump Tower.
This stance contrasts sharply with the draconian executive orders President Trump has so far issued in 2025, including severe restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, a ban on sex marker changes on passports, and rollbacks of protections for transgender military service members and prisoners. But these policies did not emerge in a vacuum — they were the result of a yearslong campaign by right-wing media and Trump’s political rivals to push him further and further to the right on trans issues.
And now, it still isn’t enough. Right-wing media figures like Michael Knowles are demanding that Trump go even further by banning gender-affirming care for all adults nationwide. This escalation reveals the truth: It was never about ‘protecting children.’ It was always about eliminating trans people from public life.
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I used to think he'd only do things for one of two reasons: to enrich himself, or to take revenge on people who did him wrong (like, point out his stupidity or crimes). But 2025 has shown him to have another, overriding reason: pure cruelty. He's always been a bully but now he's an uberbully.
ReplyDeleteThe reason you give are accurate, but there’s also another reason he does the things he he does, he’s a narcissist, narcissist need to be supplied attacking transgender persons is popular amongst a certain segment of the population. This provides him with admiration attention and applause feeding that narcissism. Paula G
DeleteAll the more reason to go out publicly and act as decent humans!
ReplyDeleteIf you look like a man in a dress you will be treated as such and if you walk around with DD cups it becomes more obvious. Personally, I prefer to present myself so I am very passable and dress the part and this allows me more freedom to be myself and go about my day without worry. I dont look like a threat but if the red stripper heels, ripped mesh stockings and garish make up doesn't attract dirty looks I dont know what will. If you look garish stay out of straight bars if you pass well no problem but remember if you are alone your safety is at risk when some dumb jock gets all amped up looking to punch you out because he felt attracted to you. Go with your girlfriends and dont be a flirt. however, in this day and age we have rights and we should be who we are but the problem is others have decided that who you are is a threat to them.
DeletePlenty of them who don't pass under the radar and are living full time are afraid for their future. They have every right to be
ReplyDeleteIt's crickets here from those who strangely voted for the orange
ReplyDeleteFive times I tried to publish a mild response to your post and each time got an error message....
DeleteSo much for Free Speech 👠
I think he may have been fooled at one time in his life by a TG Stuck his hand down her pants and was surprised and has been wanting to get back at TGs ever since
ReplyDeleteIn canada, we have murderers who are changing gender so they can avoid a male prison so they ask to go to a female prison as they are trans (they are not) and they get a free pass. This ruins it for everyone because as soon as "vanessa" relocated there has been 3 emergency morning pills being issued. Sorry he should have had it removed before relocation for someone who stabbed his wife 19 times. Another killed his 2 kids and now claims he too is "trans" so he can move to a lesser jail cell. Its all with the known idea that release will happen due to DEI. This is wrong and an improper use of being "trans" especially without any real psychiatric assessment. Honestly, Drag Queens should simmer down because they are making it worse especially reading stories to 5 year olds. Should 5 year olds get puberty blockers? We are femulators, quiet, proud, passionate about representing ourselves as women without any harm to others as has been proven in crime statistics. Its the sexually activated trans people that are being flamboyant. Sorry, I was just a kid in school and bullied for no reason except I was 4 eyes but if I came out as a crossdresser I am sure I would have been beaten to a pulp on a regular basis. Why would I come out in high school? Trump is wrong on all counts and is being fed some serious misinformation because again the Casa Susanna crowd is pretty much tame and well behaved compared to other identity groups. Do Femulators abuse children? very rare if you read the various articles. Other identity groups jumping into the trans bandwagon actually make it worse. As soon as a worker is promoted over DEI the rest get angry because its without merit and if that person has a different sexual identity it actually makes it worse because that person is now exposed to coworkers that may not appreciate their lifestyle especially when they get a pay increase for being a check mark. Thats the dilemma as things are forced. Sure you have rights but the evil does not care.
ReplyDeleteThe most radical of the fundamentalist have been calling for a government run genocide of trans/gay people. I don't think any of the courts will allow it. trump echos whatever keeps his base loyal and he hopes to distract them from rising prices. As I said I don't think the courts will allow it or the military follow any such order but I will not go to a camp, we know where that leads and trump does love Hitler.
ReplyDeleteThe end is not in sight. Right now it's allegedly about trans-kids. Next, at the invitation of Justice Thomas, it will be same-sex marriage. He already has solicited court cases to reopen the issue. It's not protecting child. It's really about a religion promoting its faith over all others. I heard it from the pulpit. Talk to people and they will make it clear. When someone gets in your face about these issues stand firm and argue. My family has had children born with obvious chromosome defects that has produced child who are not like their peers; mentally or physically. Does society cast ill will on them and their protectors? If you're a firm believer in a god why are you so against some of his children that are made differently? Would a trans-kid not want to be like his peers? I do not believe any person wants to live a life that has scorn heaped upon them. My niece with severe autism would like to not be autistic. My nephew would like not like to be mentally challenged. Another nephew would like to have not been born with a genetic heart condition that took his life. This anti-trans and anti-gay agenda is religiously inspired by haters who have a warped idea of a god and god's children.
ReplyDeleteWell said
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