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Trump erases LGBTQ+ and HIV content from federal websites
Donald Trump signs executive orders on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Other reportedly censored terms from WhiteHouse.gov and more include "gay," "lesbian," "bisexual," and "trans," to name a few.
Searching for terms like "LGBTQ" and "HIV" no longer leads visitors to find resources on federal websites for the White House (WhiteHouse.gov), the U.S. Department of State (State.gov), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL.gov), and the U.S. Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC.gov). According to GLAAD, these topics have been erased at the onset of President Donald Trump's second term in office.
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GLAAD's statement highlights other terms — "lesbian," "bisexual," "gay," "gender identity," "transgender," and "sexual orientation" — that have also been reportedly censored and/or erased on some of the aforementioned federal websites.
"President Trump claims to be a strong proponent of freedom of speech, yet he is clearly committed to censorship of any information containing or related to LGBTQ+ Americans and issues that we face," GLAAD's President and CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis, wrote in a statement. "This action proves the Trump administration's goal of making it as difficult as possible for LGBTQ+ Americans to find federal resources or otherwise see ourselves reflected under his presidency."
Ellis concludes, "Sadly, for him, our community is more visible than ever; and this pathetic attempt to diminish and remove us will again prove unsuccessful."
During his Monday inaugural speech as the 47th president, Trump voiced his opposition to gender-expansive identities with a bold declaration. "As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States Government that there are only two genders: male and female," Trump declared.
Per GLAAD's report, additional resources that no longer appear on WhiteHouse.gov include the site's equity report, a fact sheet with information on expanding access to HIV prevention and treatment, and information about LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Furthermore, LGBTQ+ rights concerning employment have been reportedly erased from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Labor websites.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.
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