Donald Trump’s New Executive Order Technically Makes Every American Female

 

In a move that has both baffled legal experts and captivated the public imagination, former President Donald Trump announced a new executive order that, in a highly technical sense, categorizes every American citizen as female.

Titled the "Rebirth of America Identity Act," the order was signed during a highly publicized ceremony at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by an audience of bewildered aides, celebrities, and influencers. As Trump explained in his speech, the purpose of the order is to "revolutionize the way America thinks about strength, beauty, and unity."

Yet behind the grandiose language lies a curious legal twist that has left even Trump's most ardent supporters scrambling for answers.

The Technical Rewording

The executive order doesn't explicitly declare, "All Americans are now women." Instead, it redefines the term "citizen" in federal language to "she/her" pronouns exclusively, stating that "all references to a citizen of the United States shall henceforth employ feminine identifiers for the sake of inclusivity, unity, and respect for Mother America."

In legal terms, this means that in official documents, laws, and federal contracts, Americans will be referred to as "she," "her," and "hers," regardless of their actual gender identity.

"The Founding Fathers spoke of America as a lady — Lady Liberty, Mother America," Trump said during the announcement. "We’re simply restoring the correct and beautiful language that our great ancestors intended."

While the order appears symbolic on its surface, legal experts warn that it could have far-reaching implications in areas like insurance, tax law, military regulations, and even criminal sentencing guidelines, where gendered language plays a crucial role.

Reactions Across the Country

The reaction has been immediate — and chaotic.

Civil rights organizations are preparing lawsuits challenging the order's constitutionality, citing concerns over compelled speech and gender identity rights. At the same time, many conservative media outlets have praised the move as "bold" and "visionary," arguing that it undermines progressive attempts to create new gender categories by establishing a singular national identity.

Meanwhile, internet culture exploded with memes and jokes. Twitter was flooded with posts such as, “Thanks to Trump, I'm now legally my own grandmother,” and, “Donald Trump speedrunning feminism in 24 hours.” TikTok saw a wave of users reintroducing themselves with hashtags like #ThanksDonald and #NewPronouns.

In typical fashion, Trump doubled down on Truth Social, posting:

"America was always a lady, and now she’s stronger than ever. You're welcome!"

A Deeply Symbolic Play

Beyond the surface-level confusion, some political analysts argue that the executive order is a calculated symbolic move.

"Trump understands the power of spectacle," said Dr. Naomi Greene, a political communications professor at Georgetown University. "By forcing a conversation about identity at the most basic legal level, he reasserts control over the cultural narrative. It’s less about actual gender identity and more about destabilizing the structures of modern liberal discourse."

Others see it as a cynical ploy to energize his base heading into the 2026 midterm elections. By sparking outrage on the left and enthusiastic defense on the right, Trump once again places himself at the center of America’s ever-widening cultural divide.

Potential Legal Challenges

Already, multiple advocacy groups have signaled that they plan to challenge the executive order in federal court.

"There are serious constitutional concerns here," said attorney Lisa Ortega of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). "An executive order that imposes language mandates at the national level infringes upon First Amendment rights and equal protection guarantees."

However, constitutional scholars note that because the order technically only alters pronoun usage in official federal documents — without changing the actual legal rights of citizens — it may be harder to challenge than more overt policy changes.

"This is absurd, but absurdity doesn't always equal illegality," said constitutional law professor Malcolm Vance.

Confusion in Everyday Life

The immediate aftermath of the executive order has been chaos across government agencies.

At DMVs across the country, clerks scrambled to figure out how to address male applicants when issuing new IDs. Some insurance companies, noticing discrepancies between gender markers and new federal paperwork, temporarily halted claims processing. Meanwhile, recruitment officers at military enlistment offices expressed concerns about how the policy would affect gender-based assignments.

"It's a logistical nightmare," said an anonymous federal employee. "No one knows whether we're supposed to actually treat everyone as female or just use the words."

Where Does It Go From Here?

As lawsuits pile up and late-night comedians revel in the absurdity, the country stands at yet another crossroads in the Trumpian era: a strange fusion of performance art, cultural provocation, and real policy change.

For now, unless a court intervenes, Americans are, at least on paper, united under the banner of "she/her."

What started as one of Trump’s most confusing acts may end up being one of his most talked-about — yet again proving that in American politics, reality often outpaces satire.

As Trump quipped at the end of his Mar-a-Lago speech, grinning from ear to ear:

"From now on, America is not just great. She’s gorgeous."