Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric against LGBTQIA+ rights have been strategic moves aimed at appealing to his conservative voter base. His campaign employed anti-LGBTQ+ messaging, particularly targeting transgender individuals, with misleading claims about gender surgeries on children to energize conservative support. Trump framed his policies as protecting children from what he termed "radical gender ideology," often positioning transgender rights as a threat to traditional values. His administration also sought to reshape the judiciary by appointing judges with demonstrable anti-LGBTQ+ bias, creating long-term challenges for transgender rights. Furthermore, Trump invoked religious freedom to justify discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals, allowing faith-based contractors to exclude them from federal programs. Significant rights were stripped during his first term, including a military service ban for transgender individuals and the elimination of healthcare protections under the Affordable Care Act, which made it easier for providers to refuse services. The administration fought against workplace protections, arguing for the right to fire LGBTQ+ workers based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Overall, Trump's policies aimed at diminishing LGBTQIA+ rights had widespread implications across various aspects of life, including military service, healthcare access, and workplace rights.