Caitlyn Jenner Appeals to Donald Trump After Passport Renewal Lists Male Sex Marker

Caitlyn Jenner has written a letter to President Donald Trump seeking assistance after her renewed U.S. passport was issued with a male sex marker. Jenner stated that the correction contradicts her existing identification documents and has effectively halted her ability to travel internationally. The issue follows a Trump administration executive order regarding the assignment of sex markers on government documents.

The Details

During an interview with conservative commentator Tomi Lahren, Jenner explained that while renewing her passport, the gender marker was changed from female back to male. This change occurred despite Jenner having previously updated her identification documents to reflect her female gender.

Jenner described the situation as a significant safety concern and a practical barrier to movement. 'What do I do? This is a safety factor. I can't travel internationally anymore. I can't use my passport,' she told Lahren.

The personal conflict stems from an executive order signed by President Trump on January 20, 2025. Under this policy, the State Department issues passports with a male (M) or female (F) marker that must match the individual's biological sex at birth.

Jenner indicated that she attempted to resolve the matter directly through the President. Approximately two months ago, while visiting Mar-a-Lago, she delivered a letter to Trump requesting help. According to reports, Jenner has not yet received a response to that communication.

Discussing the policy itself, Jenner expressed skepticism regarding its implementation and foresight, stating, 'I don't think this was really thought out.'

Context

The current passport policy is the result of a specific directive from the Trump administration to align federal documentation with biological sex at birth. This directive was formalized in early 2025.

In November 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency ruling that allowed the administration to move forward with the implementation of these restrictions on sex markers. This legal clearance paved the way for the State Department to apply the 'M' or 'F' markers regardless of an individual's gender identity or previous legal changes to their documents.

Jenner has maintained a public position as a supporter of Donald Trump, even as she faces the direct consequences of his administration's transgender-related policies. This dynamic has drawn attention from transgender-rights advocacy groups who have criticized the administration's approach to gender identity.

What's Next

The outcome of Jenner's appeal to the President remains uncertain, as the White House has not officially responded to the letter delivered at Mar-a-Lago. Whether the administration will grant a personal exception for a high-profile supporter or maintain a strict application of the executive order will be a key indicator of the policy's rigidity.

Legal challenges to the passport policy are expected to continue. While the Supreme Court's emergency ruling provided temporary authorization, broader litigation regarding the constitutionality of biological sex markers on travel documents may still unfold in federal courts.

Jenner's public statements regarding the 'safety factor' of her travel documents may also prompt a wider discussion on the practical risks faced by transgender individuals when their government-issued identification does not match their appearance during international border crossings.