JK Rowling Supports Trump's Crackdown on Gender Ideology, Calling It a Response to 'Calamity

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J.K. Rowling has publicly voiced her support for former U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial crackdown on transgender and gender identity rights, aligning herself with his stance that challenges what she calls the Left’s "calamity" over embracing "gender identity ideology." The renowned author of the Harry Potter series has become a polarizing figure in recent years for her outspoken views on gender issues, and her latest remarks have only intensified the debate.

 

Trump, following his inauguration and return to the White House, signed several executive orders on his first day back in office, making waves both domestically and internationally. Among the orders was a directive to officially recognize only two sexes—male and female—as "immutable biological classifications." He also instructed federal agencies to use the term "sex" in place of "gender" and mandated that identification documents, including passports and visas, reflect an individual’s biological sex rather than their gender identity. Additionally, Trump’s administration ordered an end to federal funding for programs promoting what he termed "gender ideology."

 

While Trump’s actions drew fierce criticism from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and activists, Rowling emerged as an unexpected supporter. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the author wrote: "A noisy part of the Left still refuses to step outside their sex-is-a-social-construct bubble and acknowledge that their embrace of gender identity ideology has been a calamity. They were warned the right was capitalizing on their betrayal of women and girls. They didn't listen."

 

 

Her comments reflect her ongoing criticism of what she perceives as the undermining of women’s rights by progressive gender policies. Rowling’s views have sparked significant backlash in the past, but she remains a prominent voice in the cultural debate over gender identity and biological sex.

Trump’s return to the White House and his swift policy moves have reignited tensions over LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, issued a defiant statement in response to the orders, saying: "We refuse to back down or be intimidated. We are not going anywhere, and we will fight back against these harmful provisions with everything we've got."

 

The divide over gender identity policies has increasingly become a flashpoint in global politics, with activists on both sides mobilizing in response to the growing prominence of these issues. For Rowling, Trump’s actions appear to validate her warnings about the consequences of progressive policies, though critics argue her stance aligns her with a movement that seeks to erode hard-won rights for transgender individuals.

 

As the backlash to Trump’s orders grows, so too does the debate over the future of gender identity rights. For now, Rowling remains at the center of the controversy, using her platform to challenge what she views as the Left’s failure to protect women and girls in the face of evolving gender norms. 

 

Based on a report by Daily Mail 2025-01-23

 

 

[spidermike007]

As a dem, I tend to support this reversal too. It had gone way too far and was out of control. Pandering to the extreme, to accommodate the 1.5%.

[OneMoreFarang]

I think most normal people think the transgender issue, DEI, etc. is way over the top in the USA and some other countries.

And we are happy that finally something is done against those stupid initiatives and laws in the USA.

And in this case Trump is one of the people who does something. Good.

 

What we also should not forget is that many normal people prefer some politics from "the left" and other politics from "the right". Only few people are only left or only right.

One big problem, especially in the USA, is the extreme divide between the supporters of the DEMs and the other side of the GOP.

And to the outside they all pull in the same direction.

But reality is, that people still have individual opinions. Abortion is a good example. Not all GOP supporters are radically or even at all against abortion. And not all DEM supporters want abortion.

 

It would be wonderful if the people and the media would talk about individual preferences and not political party alliances. People could get together about many things. But only if they feel comfortable expressing their own opinions without the pressure that they have to support certain politicians, political parties, media, etc.

 

[Chomper Higgot]

It’s easy for Trump to reverse, it’s a GOP generated outrage.

 

The rightwing will stop stoking the outrage and then claim they sorted the issue.

 

[Jingthing]

39 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

As a dem, I tend to support this reversal too. It had gone way too far and was out of control. Pandering to the extreme, to accommodate the 1.5%.

Have you considered that authoritarian fake strong man felon Trump is going way too far in the other direction?!?

Consider that he is ruling that the U.S. government can't even acknowledge the EXISTANCE of transgender people. 1.5 percent or not, they do exist.

It's one thing to ban transgender people from competitive sports which is an issue that obviously does have strong majority support.

It's another thing entirely to try to ERASE an entire group of people.

That's a totally fascist move. 

Do you get the distinction? 

As far as mainstream lesbian/gay support  for transgender people's civil rights, consider that the maga movement is STARTING with trashing civil rights for transgender Americans but already moving to attack more general lesbian/gay civil rights as well.

It's already started. Cases trying to reverse marriage equality will definitely be headed to the supreme court to same lying "justices" who swore that Roe vs. Wade was settled law.

[Chomper Higgot]

7 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Have you considered that authoritarian fake strong man felon Trump is going way too far in the other direction?!?

Consider that he is ruling that the U.S. government can't even acknowledge the EXISTANCE of transgender people. 1.5 percent or not, they do exist.

It's one thing to ban transgender people from competitive sports which is an issue that obviously does have strong majority support.

It's another thing entirely to try to ERASE an entire group of people.

That's a totally fascist move. 

Do you get the distinction? 

As far as mainstream lesbian/gay support  for transgender people's civil rights, consider that the maga movement is STARTING with trashing civil rights for transgender Americans but already moving to attack more general lesbian/gay civil rights as well.

It's already started. Cases trying to reverse marriage equality will definitely be headed to the supreme court to same lying "justices" who swore that Roe vs. Wade was settled law.

Trump and the far right are obviously going to push their attack on the civil rights of these people, the executive order is merely the signal to do so.

 

Rowling has nailed her name to what follows.

 

 

[James105]

45 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Have you considered that authoritarian fake strong man felon Trump is going way too far in the other direction?!?

Consider that he is ruling that the U.S. government can't even acknowledge the EXISTANCE of transgender people. 1.5 percent or not, they do exist.

 

What rights have transgenders lost here?  They are acknowledged as they will fall into one of the 2 genders recognized, just like everyone else.  Does the bill say that men are not allowed to pretend to be a woman or something and have to dress as a man if they are a man?  

 

Other than the right to perve on women as they get showered or expose themselves in changing rooms I am at a bit of a loss as to what difference this makes?

[JonnyF]

JK Rowling should be knighted.

 

A brilliant, intelligent woman. 

 

[soalbundy]

42 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I think most normal people think the transgender issue, DEI, etc. is way over the top in the USA and some other countries.

And we are happy that finally something is done against those stupid initiatives and laws in the USA.

And in this case Trump is one of the people who does something. Good.

 

What we also should not forget is that many normal people prefer some politics from "the left" and other politics from "the right". Only few people are only left or only right.

One big problem, especially in the USA, is the extreme divide between the supporters of the DEMs and the other side of the GOP.

And to the outside they all pull in the same direction.

But reality is, that people still have individual opinions. Abortion is a good example. Not all GOP supporters are radically or even at all against abortion. And not all DEM supporters want abortion.

 

It would be wonderful if the people and the media would talk about individual preferences and not political party alliances. People could get together about many things. But only if they feel comfortable expressing their own opinions without the pressure that they have to support certain politicians, political parties, media, etc.

 

A very good post, most people have a relaxed personal view towards political opinions and don't express radical views, it's always a vocal minority that tries to radicalize public opinion and with some success. The cancel culture was initiated by such minorities, receiving support from spineless big names fearing a backlash. The gender discussions were initiated by the same shrill voices attempting to squash public opinion, forcing people to hypocritically acknowledge that there were more genders than the alphabet could accommodate which shows a general lack of civil courage. This subservient attitude sickens me, it allows the UK government to harass people with police visits for a tweet expressing a personal opinion when there should be an uprising of anger.

[proton]

58 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Trump and the far right are obviously going to push their attack on the civil rights of these people, the executive order is merely the signal to do so.

 

Rowling has nailed her name to what follows.

 

 

 

DEI, CRT woke and trans nonsense are not civil rights, it's social engineering which has damaged the country so has to be stopped.

[JonnyF]

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I think most normal people think the transgender issue, DEI, etc. is way over the top in the USA and some other countries.

And we are happy that finally something is done against those stupid initiatives and laws in the USA.

And in this case Trump is one of the people who does something. Good.

 

What we also should not forget is that many normal people prefer some politics from "the left" and other politics from "the right". Only few people are only left or only right.

One big problem, especially in the USA, is the extreme divide between the supporters of the DEMs and the other side of the GOP.

And to the outside they all pull in the same direction.

But reality is, that people still have individual opinions. Abortion is a good example. Not all GOP supporters are radically or even at all against abortion. And not all DEM supporters want abortion.

 

It would be wonderful if the people and the media would talk about individual preferences and not political party alliances. People could get together about many things. But only if they feel comfortable expressing their own opinions without the pressure that they have to support certain politicians, political parties, media, etc.

 

 

Good to see a more reasonable, conciliatory tone post election loss.

 

At least from some. 

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

47 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

JK Rowling should be knighted.

 

A brilliant, intelligent woman. 

 

While you’re not quite sharp enough to recall her very recent refusal of an ‘Honour’ and criticism of the ‘Honours system’.

 

 

[JonnyF]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Whole you’re not quite sharp enough to recall her very recent refusal of an ‘Honour’ and criticism of the ‘Honours system’.

 

 

 

Perhaps you are not quite sharp enough to recall she already has an OBE?

 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

 

Perhaps you are not quite sharp enough to recall she already has an OBE?

 

She’s obviously developed her thinking on the matter.

[JonnyF]

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

She’s obviously developed her thinking on the matter.

 

You obviously haven't.