Caitlyn Jenner’s Struggle with Trump’s Passport Policy: A Personal Impact Former Olympic gold medalist and reality television personality Caitlyn Jenner has publicly shared her difficulties with international travel following a policy change implemented during the Trump administration that restricts U.S. Passport gender markers to align with an individual’s sex assigned at birth. In a November 2025 interview with conservative commentator Tomi Lahren, Jenner explained that after renewing her passport, she received one marked with an “M” for male, despite having previously updated all her identification documents to reflect her female gender identity following her public transition in 2015. “What do I do? This is a safety factor. I can’t travel internationally anymore. I can’t apply my passport,” Jenner stated during the interview. The policy, which took effect after an emergency Supreme Court ruling in November 2025, eliminated the option for an “X” gender marker and requires that passport sex markers correspond strictly to biological sex at birth. Jenner, who was assigned male at birth but has lived as a woman since her transition, said the change has left her unable to use her passport for international travel, creating both logistical and safety concerns. Although Jenner noted that her Global Entry card still displays an “F” marker—allowing her domestic travel within the United States—she emphasized that her passport is now invalid for international use. She revealed that she had sent a letter to former President Donald Trump requesting assistance in resolving the issue but had not received a response. “I don’t blame President Trump. I love him,” Jenner said, adding that she believes the policy “was just not thought out well.” Jenner’s experience has drawn attention to the broader implications of the policy for transgender and non-binary individuals. Advocacy groups have warned that mismatched identification documents can increase the risk of discrimination, harassment, or denial of services when traveling or accessing public services. A 2025 survey by Advocates for Trans Equality found that 22 percent of transgender adults in the United States reported experiencing harassment, assault, or denial of services when their identification did not match their gender identity. Despite her personal struggle, Jenner has maintained her support for Trump, describing herself as a “fervent admirer” of the former president. She has stated that while she disagrees with this specific policy, she continues to respect Trump and remains active in Republican circles. As of April 2025, Jenner said she was still awaiting a response to her correspondence with the White House regarding the passport issue. The situation underscores the real-world consequences of identification policies on transgender individuals, particularly those who have updated their documents to align with their gender identity but face federal restrictions that override state- or agency-level changes. Jenner’s case has become a prominent example in ongoing debates about gender recognition, travel rights, and administrative policy under the Trump administration.
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