Trans actress Hunter Schafer, best known for her role in HBO’s Euphoria, has revealed a shocking issue with her newly issued passport.
Despite selecting “female” on her application, the document lists her sex as “male”—a result of Donald Trump’s executive order defining gender strictly as male or female based on birth sex.
The revelation has ignited widespread discussion about the rights of transgender individuals under the new administration.
Hunter Schafer Speaks Out: ‘A Letter on a Passport Can’t Change Who I Am’
Taking to TikTok, Schafer shared her frustration over the issue, explaining that her previous government IDs—including past passports and driver’s licenses—have always recognized her as female.
However, after her passport was stolen and she applied for a replacement, she was issued one that marked her as male, despite her explicit selection of “female” on the form.
“I don’t give a f— that they put an M on my passport. It doesn’t change really anything about me or my transness, however, it does make life a little harder,” Schafer stated.
She further explained that she will now be forced to out herself as transgender when traveling internationally, potentially putting her at risk for discrimination or additional scrutiny at border security.
What Trump’s Executive Order Means for Trans People
On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled:
➡️ “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.”
This order enforces a strict legal definition of sex, stating:
✅ The U.S. only recognizes male and female, assigned at birth.
✅ Passports and other government documents must reflect birth sex rather than gender identity.
✅ The “X” marker for nonbinary individuals has been eliminated from federal documentation.
✅ No federal funding will be used to support gender ideology or policies that recognize gender beyond male or female.
This order is part of a broader anti-trans policy shift under Trump’s leadership, including:
- A ban on transgender individuals serving in the military
- A prohibition on trans women competing in women’s sports
Lawsuits and Public Backlash Begin
Trump’s policy has already sparked legal challenges. Earlier this month, a group of transgender individuals, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), filed a federal lawsuit in Boston.
The lawsuit argues that the order:
🚨 Discriminates against transgender individuals based on sex
🚨 Violates First Amendment rights to self-expression and identity
🚨 Creates real-world hardships, particularly for trans people who rely on accurate identification for travel, employment, and legal purposes
‘I’m Never Going to Stop Being Trans’ – Schafer Uses Her Platform for Awareness
Despite the inconvenience, Hunter Schafer remains defiant.
She emphasized that while she has the privilege of being a celebrity, this issue could have far more severe consequences for other trans individuals who do not have the same visibility or resources.
“I’m never going to stop being trans. A letter on a passport can’t change that.”
Her statement has resonated widely, with fans and activists rallying behind her, calling for more inclusive policies and protections for transgender individuals.
Final Thoughts
Hunter Schafer’s passport issue is just the beginning of a broader battle over trans rights in the U.S. With Trump’s strict gender policies now in effect, many transgender individuals may face similar hurdles.
As legal battles unfold and activists push back, this issue will continue to be a major point of contention in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.
