High-profile trans celebrities (Laverne Cox, Elliot Page); trans-led television shows like Pose .
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In recent years, a small but vocal faction of self-described "LGB" activists has attempted to sever the alliance, arguing that trans issues (specifically regarding puberty blockers, pronouns, and sports) are not the same as same-sex attraction.
While the historical and cultural bonds between the trans community and the wider LGBTQ+ acronym are deep, the relationship has also experienced significant internal political friction.
No country has seen more intense political battles over transgender rights than the United States. As of March 2025, twenty-seven states had passed bans on gender-affirming healthcare for minors, and twenty-seven states banned transgender students from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.