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Trump Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Transgender Athletes from Competing in Women's Sports
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at transgender athletes participating in women's sports, asserting that this action puts an end to the 'war on women's sports.'
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at preventing transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.
This order, revealed during a White House event with female athletes present, seeks to withdraw federal funding from schools that permit transgender athletes to participate in women’s teams.
Trump highlighted that this initiative is meant to protect women’s sports and to avert what he referred to as unfair competition.
The executive order also contains measures to restrict visa applications for transgender athletes wishing to compete in international events like the Olympics.
Trump declared his intent to urge the International Olympic Committee to amend its rules regarding transgender athletes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
This action aligns with broader policy initiatives from Trump since his return to office, including limitations on transgender military service and restrictions on gender transition procedures for minors.
Trump's executive order builds upon similar legislation passed earlier this year by the House of Representatives, which is led by Republicans.
The issue of transgender rights, especially in the realm of sports, has emerged as a major source of conflict in the ongoing culture wars in the United States, with many conservatives uniting around this topic as part of their wider political strategy.
This order, revealed during a White House event with female athletes present, seeks to withdraw federal funding from schools that permit transgender athletes to participate in women’s teams.
Trump highlighted that this initiative is meant to protect women’s sports and to avert what he referred to as unfair competition.
The executive order also contains measures to restrict visa applications for transgender athletes wishing to compete in international events like the Olympics.
Trump declared his intent to urge the International Olympic Committee to amend its rules regarding transgender athletes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
This action aligns with broader policy initiatives from Trump since his return to office, including limitations on transgender military service and restrictions on gender transition procedures for minors.
Trump's executive order builds upon similar legislation passed earlier this year by the House of Representatives, which is led by Republicans.
The issue of transgender rights, especially in the realm of sports, has emerged as a major source of conflict in the ongoing culture wars in the United States, with many conservatives uniting around this topic as part of their wider political strategy.
