Former President Donald Trump signed the “No Men in Women’s Sports Executive Order.” This order bans transgender women and girls from participating in female sports. It is Trump’s fourth action targeting transgender individuals since his presidency.
At the White House, Trump criticized the “radical left” for attempting to blur the lines between biological sexes. He claimed they were replacing these distinctions with “militant transgender ideology.” Trump declared that the order would end the “war on women’s sports.”
Trump cited instances where he believed “men claiming to be girls” took victories from female athletes. He also made false claims about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, saying she was assigned male at birth, which was untrue.
White House officials clarified that the order’s goal was to protect fair opportunities for women in sports, not to focus on the term “transgender.”
Critics argue that the order undermines transgender rights and could affect inclusivity in sports. This decision is expected to spark more debate over transgender athletes’ participation, particularly in women’s competitions.
