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Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports


Published on 2025-02-05 18:25:43 - MSN
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  • President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, fulfilling a promise that was at the center of his 2024 campaign. The order will establish sweeping mandates on sex and sports policy and will direct federal agencies,

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Former President Donald Trump, during his 2024 presidential campaign, announced an executive order aimed at banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports at federally funded institutions. This policy, if implemented, would require schools and colleges to enforce sports participation based on an individual's sex assigned at birth, effectively barring transgender women from competing in women's sports. Trump's initiative was part of his broader campaign promise to protect women's sports, arguing that transgender participation undermines fairness and safety. Critics argue that this move is discriminatory and could potentially violate existing anti-discrimination laws. The order would also direct the Department of Education to propose new regulations to enforce this policy, potentially affecting Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs. This executive action reflects Trump's ongoing stance on transgender issues, aligning with his previous administration's efforts to limit transgender rights.

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