Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Trans Women from Female Sports

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On February 5, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “No Men in Women’s Sports” during an event at the White House, marking a significant policy shift amid ongoing debates surrounding transgender participation in athletics. The decree, launched on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, prohibits transgender women from competing in women's sports, fulfilling a promise made by Trump during his presidential campaign.

Trump's justification for the order included referencing isolated cases of transgender women succeeding in female sports, which he has portrayed as a national issue within a broader conservative cultural war. He stated, “We will not allow men to hit, injure, and deceive our women and girls.”

The Human Rights Campaign criticized the measure, arguing it could lead to discrimination and harassment, emphasizing the need for inclusivity in athletics. Laws already passed in numerous Republican-led states follow this trend, with many unable to cite specific problems linked to transgender athletes. As the debate continues, the order has ignited further divisions on the rights of transgender individuals in sports.

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