Texas A&M president resigns following viral row over gender lesson: Here’s why it sparked a national debate

Texas A&M University president Mark Welsh has resigned following a viral dispute over a children’s literature course teaching about more than two genders. The controversy began when a student cited a Trump executive order prohibiting federal funds for gender ideology, sparking debate. Welsh also ordered the firing of two senior staff over course content inconsistencies. The university’s Board of Regents will appoint an interim president as it searches for a permanent replacement amid ongoing national attention.