In this episode of the Better Together Arizona podcast, ONE Community President and Co-Founder, Angela Hughey is joined by President of Equality Arizona, Michael Soto. Together, they discuss the policy impact of the Trump administration’s executive orders targeting the LGBTQ+ community and particularly those targeting transgender individuals. 

This episode explains the mechanisms of executive orders, emphasizing their limitations and the ongoing legal challenges these actions will face in US courts. Michael details the specific ways the executive orders affect LGBTQ+ rights, including those related to marriage equality, military service, and medical care for minors. 

Angela and Michael both stress the importance of understanding the historical context of these actions and emphasize the need for continued advocacy and legal action to protect LGBTQ+ rights. These executive orders will have a disproportionate impact on transgender individuals and women.