Majority of Americans view gender transition as "morally wrong," Gallup poll finds

By bellecarter // 2025-07-28

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A recent Gallup poll indicates that 54 percent of Americans view changing one's gender as "morally wrong," highlighting a significant societal divide on transgender issues, with only 40 percent considering it "morally acceptable."
The survey reveals a stark partisan split, with 71 percent of Democrats finding gender transition morally acceptable compared to just nine percent of Republicans, reflecting broader ideological differences on LGBTQ+ rights and influencing legislative actions in Republican-led states.
Public attitudes toward transgender issues are changing rapidly, with a slight decline in moral acceptance of gender transition since 2023 (from 44 percent to 40 percent), while support for same-sex relationships remains steady at 64 percent, suggesting lingering skepticism toward medical interventions.
Despite moral reservations, 62 percent of Americans oppose outright bans on gender alteration procedures for minors, indicating a preference for nuanced approaches. This contrasts with the 27 states that have banned such procedures, reflecting a contentious debate between proponents of child protection and critics of discriminatory overreach.
The poll underscores the complexity of reconciling personal beliefs, medical ethics and individual freedoms. Policymakers face the challenge of addressing voter concerns without alienating a vulnerable community, as evidenced by the 66 percent opposition to taxpayer-funded transitions and 56 percent support for prohibiting minor transition procedures.

A new Gallup poll reveals that 54 percent of Americans consider changing one's gender "morally wrong," reflecting deepening societal divisions over transgender issues. The June survey, which assessed attitudes toward 20 behaviors, found gender transition less widely accepted than same-sex relations, gambling or medical testing on animals. While 40 percent deemed transitioning "morally acceptable," the results underscore a growing ideological split – with Democrats far more supportive than Republicans. The findings arrive amid heated debates over youth gender transition surgeries bans and transgender participation in sports, suggesting public opinion may not align with activist-driven policies. The Gallup survey starkly divided respondents by party: 71 percent of Democrats called transitioning morally acceptable, compared to just nine percent of Republicans. Independents fell in between at 38 percent. These contrasts mirror broader political rifts on LGBTQ+ rights, particularly as legislatures in Republican-led states push restrictions on transgender healthcare and school policies. Notably, despite moral reservations, a May 2024 Gallup poll found 62 percent of Americans oppose outright bans on gender alteration procedures for minors – a nuance suggesting discomfort with both radical acceptance and government prohibitions.

Medical debate and public skepticism

Public perceptions of transgender issues have evolved rapidly, outpacing even the contentious debates over same-sex marriage a decade ago. Gallup's data shows a slight decline in moral acceptance of gender transition since 2023 (from 44 percent to 40 percent), even as support for gay and lesbian relationships remains steady at 64 percent. This incongruity hints at lingering skepticism toward medical interventions, fueled by high-profile detransitioner stories and controversies over youth transitions. Meanwhile, 27 states have banned gender transition procedures for minors – a movement framed by proponents as child protection but criticized by opponents as discriminatory overreach. Conservative lawmakers and advocacy groups frequently cite studies showing most children outgrow gender dysphoria without medical intervention, alongside concerns about irreversible puberty blockers or surgeries. Yet major medical associations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, endorse individualized, multidisciplinary care for transgender youth, arguing that bans exacerbate mental health risks. The poll's respondents, however, appear wary: A Cygnal survey in April 2024 found 66 percent oppose taxpayer-funded transitions, while Pew Research reported 56 percent support prohibiting minor transition procedures – signaling distrust in institutional narratives. (Related: Trump DOJ subpoenas doctors and clinics accused of mutilating children in "gender transition" procedures.) As legislative battles intensify, the Gallup poll exposes a paradox: While most Americans harbor moral reservations about gender transition, many resist outright bans – preferring nuanced solutions over blanket policies. The data underscores the complexity of reconciling personal beliefs, medical ethics and individual freedoms. Watch the video below that talks about the judge who blocked President Donald Trump's order to end treatment for transgender inmates. This video is from the NewsClips channel on Brighteon.com.

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