Elon Musk’s Daughter Opposes Trump’s Anti-Transgender Executive Order

CALIFORNIA — In a bold public statement last week, Vivian Jenna Wilson, the daughter of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, publicly condemned a recent executive order from President Donald Trump that restricts recognition of transgender identities. Wilson’s remarks, posted on social media platforms, coincide with widespread backlash against the government’s enforcement of traditional gender binary policies.

Wilson, who is transgender and has been estranged from her father since her transition, took to Threads and Bluesky to voice her opposition. “I want every single trans person to read this document. It is important to understand what we are fighting against and the shamelessness of their hatred,” she wrote, linking to Trump’s executive order, which states that only two legal genders—male and female—will be recognized by the federal government.

Trump’s executive order, described as reinstating biological definitions of sex, asserts, “It is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female. These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality.” This executive measure has drawn sharp criticism not only from Wilson but also from significant civil rights organizations.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) have called the order a direct attack on the rights and liberties of LGBTQ+ individuals. The HRC argued that the order is based on “lies … rather than reality,” further stating that it undermines the self-determination and freedom of expression vital to the transgender community.

Critics, including Wilson, emphasize that such policies ignore the complexities of human biology. For instance, a study published in the National Academy of Sciences indicates that all fetuses begin development as female, with male chromosomes appearing later in gestation. Intersex individuals, who possess both male and female biological traits, further complicate the application of binary gender standards.

Wilson’s comments also highlighted the broader implications of Trump’s executive order, which targets resources aimed at supporting transgender and intersex youth. The decision to remove supportive documents, such as “Supporting Intersex Students: A Resource for Students, Families, and Educators,” has prompted outrage among advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.

Famous figures have rallied around Wilson’s stance, including pop artist Ariana Grande, who shared her experiences of discrimination under Trump’s administration. Grande proclaimed, “Let’s be very clear: queer and trans people were here before Donald Trump and will continue to be here after he’s dead. Whether or not you want us to exist is secondary to the simple fact that we do. The sun does not care if you sign it to stop rising each morning. It just continues to rise.”

Rock band Garbage also voiced their support, stating on Instagram that “Queer, trans and non-binary peoples have existed since the dawn of time. They will continue to exist whether you choose to recognize this or not.” These celebrity endorsements reflect a growing movement against the rollback of LGBTQ+ rights in America.

As backlash to the executive order mounts, advocacy groups are gearing up for potential legal battles to challenge its enforceability. The conversation around gender identity and recognition continues to evolve, leaving many to wonder about the future implications for transgender rights in the United States.