LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For transgender Kentuckians, having a passport that accurately reflects their gender identity isn’t just a personal feat - it’s about safety.

Before the President Donald Trump took office, U.S. citizens had the option to choose a gender marker on their passport that aligned with their gender identity, including an "X" option for non-binary individuals. But that changed when Trump signaled a shift in federal policy.

During his inauguration speech, President Trump announced that the federal government would only recognize two genders — male and female — based on sex assigned at birth. This declaration was followed by executive action to roll back existing gender marker options on federal documents.

Now, some transgender individuals are rushing to update their passports w

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