Trump Defines 'Woman' in Oval Office Remarks, Reaffirms Gender Policies

President Trump emphasized a traditional definition of womanhood and defended executive orders on transgender athletes and gender-affirming care during a press conference on March 28, 2025.

President Trump described a woman as 'somebody that can have a baby under certain circumstances' and 'a person who is much smarter than a man.'
He reiterated his stance that transgender women cannot be considered women, regardless of surgeries or hormone treatments.
Trump highlighted his executive orders banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports and prohibiting puberty blockers and gender-affirming surgeries for minors.
The president criticized 'radical gender ideology,' claiming it undermines traditional concepts of womanhood and fairness in society.
Trump argued that his hardline position on gender issues helped secure his 2024 election victory and claimed widespread public support for his policies on transgender athletes.