Trump administration officials have taken a bold stand against the woke agenda by refusing to respond to reporters who include preferred pronouns in their email signatures. This policy, confirmed by both Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Senior Adviser Katie Miller, asserts that journalists displaying pronouns cannot be trusted to report fairly or honestly. The decision reinforces Trump’s commitment to biological reality while leaving liberal media outlets scrambling to respond.
Trump Administration Takes a Stand for Biological Reality
The Trump administration has implemented a straightforward policy of ignoring communications from journalists who include pronouns in their email signatures. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed this approach when a New York Times reporter contacted her, clarifying that the administration will not engage with those who reject basic biological facts.
It is official White House policy to IGNORE reporters' emails with pronouns in the signature👏
“I don’t respond to people who use pronouns in their signatures as it shows they ignore scientific realities and therefore ignore facts.” – @PressSec Karoline Leavitt
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) April 9, 2025
Senior Adviser Katie Miller reinforced this position with a clear statement about why the administration takes this stance. “As a matter of policy, I don’t respond to people who use pronouns in their signatures, as it shows they ignore scientific realities and therefore ignore facts,” Miller explained, drawing a direct connection between pronoun usage and journalistic integrity.
The administration’s reasoning centers on the belief that reporters who display pronouns demonstrate an underlying ideological bias. Leavitt made this explicit, stating, “Any reporter who chooses to put their preferred pronouns in their bio clearly does not care about biological reality or truth and therefore cannot be trusted to write an honest story.”
"As a matter of policy, I don’t respond to people who use pronouns in their signatures as it shows they ignore scientific realities and therefore ignore facts." https://t.co/0cbRYUtGVI
— Jeff Hunt (@jeffhunt) April 10, 2025
Liberal Media Outlets Express Outrage
The New York Times quickly criticized the policy as “baffling” and contrary to transparent engagement with the press. Their spokesperson complained that “evading tough questions certainly runs counter to transparent engagement with free and independent press reporting,” revealing their frustration at being held accountable for their reporters’ ideological signals.
Matt Berg, a correspondent at the left-leaning Crooked Media, attempted to test the policy by deliberately including pronouns in his signature. The result confirmed the administration’s consistency—his email received no response, demonstrating that the Trump team stands firmly by its principles even when baited.
The policy has become a flashpoint in the ongoing battle between traditional values and progressive ideology in American politics. Conservative media personalities and Trump supporters have praised the administration for taking a clear stand against what many see as performative virtue-signaling that has infiltrated mainstream journalism.
Standing Firm Against Progressive Pressure
The administration’s refusal to engage with pronoun-displaying reporters sends a powerful message about prioritizing biological truth over ideological conformity. This policy aligns with Trump’s broader commitment to fighting back against the radical gender ideology that has spread throughout American institutions during the Biden years.
“Any reporter who chooses to put their preferred pronouns in their bio does not care about biological reality or truth and therefore cannot be trusted to write an honest story.”
Conservative commentators have highlighted that this policy effectively filters out biased reporting before it begins. By identifying reporters who have already signaled their allegiance to progressive gender ideology, the Trump administration can focus on communicating with journalists more likely to present their positions accurately and fairly.
The Trump team’s stance represents a growing pushback against the pressure to conform to progressive language norms that many Americans reject. Polls consistently show that ordinary citizens across the country share concerns about radical gender ideology and appreciate leaders willing to stand firm for biological reality despite intense criticism from elite media institutions.
Sources:
https://dailycaller.com/2025/04/09/trump-karoline-leavitt-new-york-times-pronouns-email-signature/
https://dailycaller.com/2025/04/09/trump-karoline-leavitt-new-york-times-pronouns-email-signature/