President Donald Trump has signed an executive order preventing transgender women from competing in female sports categories. The order, which takes immediate effect, applies to high schools, universities, and grassroots sports, sparking debate between Republicans and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
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President Donald Trump has signed an order that prevents transgender women from participating in women's sports, saying it is essential to keep competition fair. This order starts immediately and affects high schools, colleges, and community sports. It asks the Department of Education to investigate schools that do not follow Title IX rules.
The rule follows the guidelines of major sports organizations like World Athletics, swimming, and golf, which prohibit transgender women who went through male puberty from participating in top female events. The White House wants to discuss issues affecting female athletes and their families with groups like the NCAA.
Trump promised to stop transgender athletes from participating in International Olympic Committee (IOC) events in the U.S., including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He said he would not issue passes to transgender athletes who wanted to participate in the Games.
Trump stated, "The war on women's sports is over," stressing that his government would prevent men from competing against female athletes. His position has faced intense criticism from LGBTQ+ groups, including the Human Rights Campaign, which believes the policy will lead to more discrimination and harassment.
The White House says many people back the policy, but research shows that less than 1% of Americans over 13 identify as transgender, and even fewer play sports. The discussion about transgender sports is a very contentious topic in American politics.
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