Hunter Schafer Reveals Passport Now Lists Her as Male, Citing Policy Changes Under Trump Administration

Hunter Schafer, the 25-year-old actress and model best known for her role in HBO’s Euphoria, has revealed that her newly issued passport lists her sex as male instead of female. The revelation comes amid growing concerns about potential policy shifts affecting transgender individuals under former President Donald Trump’s reinstatement.

Schafer shared her reaction to the unexpected change, stating, “I was shocked. I just didn’t think it was actually going to happen.” While she made it clear she wasn’t looking for sympathy, she felt compelled to speak out, highlighting the real-life implications of such policy changes.

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“No One Is Excluded”

Schafer, who has been open about her transition and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, acknowledged her privilege as a well-known, white transgender woman who can often navigate spaces more easily than many others in the community. However, she emphasized that even her visibility and success did not shield her from bureaucratic discrimination.

“I pass, and it still happened. […] No one, no matter how wealthy or white or pretty or whatever is excluded.”

While Schafer noted that the misgendering on her passport does not change her identity or sense of self, she acknowledged the practical difficulties it introduces—particularly when traveling.

“I don’t give a fk that they put an ‘M’ on my passport. It doesn’t change really anything about me or my transness; however, it does make life a little harder. I’m pretty sure it’s gonna come along with having to out myself to border patrol agents […] much more often than I would like to or is really necessary.”

Concerns Over Policy Rollbacks

Schafer’s experience raises alarms within the transgender community and beyond, as advocates fear a rollback of rights under a potential Trump administration. While the specifics of federal policies related to gender markers on passports remain unclear, Trump has previously expressed intentions to reverse several LGBTQ+ protections put in place during the Biden administration.

In 2021, the U.S. State Department under President Joe Biden introduced the option for an “X” gender marker on passports, allowing nonbinary, intersex, and gender-nonconforming individuals to have documentation that better reflects their identity. However, Schafer’s experience suggests that these policies may now be at risk, leaving transgender travelers uncertain about the security of their legal documentation.

Her statement also underscores broader concerns about trans rights under a conservative administration, particularly regarding access to gender-affirming care, legal protections, and recognition of gender identities in official government documents.

Impact on the Trans Community

While Schafer was able to share her story with a broad audience, she expressed deep concern for the wider transgender community, particularly those who lack visibility, resources, or legal support.

“Thinking about other trans women or other trans people who this might be happening to,” she wrote, reflecting on how these policies could disproportionately harm marginalized groups.

With anti-trans legislation on the rise in several U.S. states, Schafer’s experience serves as a stark reminder that no one is immune to policy changes that target transgender individuals.

As discussions over LGBTQ+ rights continue, advocates are urging the Biden administration and other policymakers to address these concerns and ensure that transgender people can maintain accurate and affirming legal documentation.

For now, Schafer’s story is a powerful testament to the real-world consequences of political decisions—and a call to action for those fighting for trans rights in an increasingly uncertain landscape.