Trump to sign executive order to keep biological men out of women's sports
FOX NewsFeb 01
Trump Bans Transgender Athletes From Women's Sports via Executive Order
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Above: Sadie Schreiner holds a transgender flag before heading to the awards stand after finishing 3rd in the finals of the 200m race at the 2024 NCAA DIII outdoor track and field championships on May 25, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Image copyright: Jahi Chikwendiu/Contributor/The Washington Post via Getty Images
The Facts
US Pres. Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) Wednesday titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" to ban transgender women from participating in female sports categories at educational institutions receiving federal funding.
The EO directs federal agencies, including the Dept. of Justice, to interpret Title IX rules as prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating in female sports categories, likely affecting nearly all colleges and K-12 schools in the US.
The order coincides with National Girls and Women in Sports Day and was signed at a ceremony featuring over 60 attendees, including athletes, coaches, and advocates who have campaigned against transgender participation in women's sports.
The Spin
Right narrative
Trump's EO is necessary to protect women from unfair competition, preserving the integrity and safety of female athletics. Cases like Lia Thomas at UPenn highlight how current policies ruin female athletes' chances, undermining decades of progress under Title IX. This action ensures that women and girls have equal opportunities in sports, free from biological advantages not addressed by gender identity alone.
Left narrative
Trump's sports under Title IX will infringe on human rights by denying transgender individuals equal treatment and respect for their gender identity. This policy, for which Trump will manipulate existing law, would roll back years of protections — ignoring the legal interpretations that sex discrimination clearly includes gender identity. Trump has paved the way for broader discrimination against transgender people in all aspects of life, not just sports.
