Trump White House Refuses to Respond to Reporters with Pronouns in Email Signatures

The Trump administration’s White House press office has implemented a policy of not responding to journalists who include pronouns in their email signatures, citing a disregard for ‘biological reality.’

In a move that has sparked controversy, the Trump White House press office has decided not to engage with reporters who display their pronouns in their email signatures. This policy, as reported by New York Times journalist Michael Grynbaum, was confirmed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who stated, “As a matter of policy, we do not respond to reporters with pronouns in their bios.” This stance was further echoed by Department of Government Efficiency senior adviser Katie Miller, who similarly refused to respond to inquiries from reporters with pronouns in their signatures, arguing that it shows a disregard for scientific realities.

The policy has been criticized by various media outlets and journalists, including Crooked Media reporter Matt Berg, who conducted an experiment by adding pronouns to his email signature and received the same dismissive response. The New York Times has condemned the policy, with a spokesperson stating that it runs counter to transparent engagement with the press and is a concerning choice from the highest press office in the U.S. government.

This development comes amidst the Trump administration’s broader focus on gender identity issues, including executive orders that have impacted transgender individuals in the military and sports. The refusal to engage with journalists over the inclusion of pronouns in email signatures has raised questions about the administration’s commitment to open and honest communication with the media.