Hunter Schafer Slams Passport Misgendering: ‘F*** This Administration!’
In a raw and eye-opening TikTok moment, “Euphoria” star Hunter Schafer bravely revealed that her new passport, following a theft, has incorrectly labeled her sex as male, highlighting the fallout from a discriminatory Trump-era executive order. Schafer, who identifies as a transgender woman, didn’t hold back as she expressed her shock and frustration with the Bureau of Consular Affairs, which has effectively frozen any applications or renewals that request a gender marker different from the sex assigned at birth. That little bureaucratic twist? It has real effects on real people, and Schafer is here to sound the alarm.
The executive order in question, which President Trump signed on his very first day in office, stipulated that federal documents—including passports—must only reflect a binary understanding of gender—male or female. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience for transgender individuals; it’s a stark reminder that bureaucracy can sometimes reinforce outdated and harmful views about gender identity. So, when Schafer received her passport back, seeing “M” listed where she’d expected “F” was like a gut punch. “I was shocked,” she remarked, drawing attention to the fact that all her other IDs had been officially marked female for nearly a decade.
It’s essential to recognize the privilege that accompanies Schafer’s celebrity status, yet she empathized with the larger transgender community, many of whom lack the same visibility or resources she enjoys. She pointed out that the changes in her passport status are reflective of broader societal shifts that could affect countless lives. “I’m scared of how these types of policies will be implemented,” she admitted, echoing concerns many have about the growing normalization of anti-trans sentiments in public policy.
As Schafer prepares to travel abroad next week, she fears she’ll have to navigate the uncomfortable reality of “outing” herself to customs agents more than necessary. “A letter on a passport can’t change that I’m trans,” she passionately declared, concluding with a rallying cry for fellow trans individuals to embrace their identity, no matter what oppressive policies are thrown their way. It’s a powerful reminder that — despite the bureaucratic nonsense — transgender people are here to stay, and they refuse to be sidelined.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, NPR, The Advocate
