President-elect Donald Trump’s recent comments about transgender issues during his interview with TIME Magazine highlight a stark contrast between the common-sense priorities of his administration and the left’s obsession with identity politics. Trump, named TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year, dismissed the so-called “bathroom issue” as a distraction blown out of proportion, pointing out that it affects a “very small number of people” yet continues to dominate headlines and divide the nation.
“I don’t want to get into the bathroom issue. Because it’s a very small number of people we’re talking about, and it’s ripped apart our country,” Trump said. “They’ll have to settle whatever the law finally agrees.”
Trump’s straightforward approach is a breath of fresh air compared to the Democrats’ relentless pandering to a progressive base that demands everyone else ignore biological realities in favor of endless virtue signaling. During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump famously ran an ad contrasting Vice President Kamala Harris’s radical stance on transgender rights with his commitment to everyday Americans. “Kamala is for They/Them. Donald Trump is for Us,” the ad declared. The message resonated, as evidenced by Trump’s sweeping victory in the Electoral College and popular vote.
The left-wing media is quick to trumpet inflated narratives about the transgender population, often overstating the numbers. A YouGov poll suggested the public believes one in five Americans is transgender, while credible research from Gallup and others puts the number between 0.5% and 1.6%. Meanwhile, Democrats, including Harris and newly elected Representative Sarah McBride, continue pushing divisive legislation, like expanding transgender access to women’s bathrooms and sports—policies that have alienated working-class voters and parents nationwide.
Trump’s comments also underscored his respect for the judicial system. “I am a big believer in the Supreme Court, and I’m going to go by their rulings,” he said. This pragmatic stance contrasts sharply with progressive lawmakers who often rail against the courts when decisions don’t align with their agenda.
The left wants Americans focused on bathroom politics while ignoring border chaos, inflation, and international conflicts. Meanwhile, Trump has plans for Day 1, ranging from negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine to protecting women’s spaces and rights from the encroachment of radical gender ideologies. His approach isn’t just about common sense—it’s about returning the focus to issues that matter to hardworking Americans.
Trump’s second Person of the Year honor cements his influence as a leader who prioritizes the nation’s well-being over political correctness. As editor Sam Jacobs put it, Trump is the figure who “for better or worse, had the most influence on the news in 2024.” For millions of Americans, it’s clear Trump’s leadership represents a return to strength, sanity, and a focus on the issues that unite rather than divide.
