Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports
SUMMARY
President Trump signed an executive order titled "Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports," aimed at barring biological male athletes from girls' and women's sports. The order mandates federal agencies to enforce Title IX based on sex assigned at birth, threatening schools with funding loss for non-compliance. The signing at the White House coincided with National Girls and Women in Sports Day and featured supporters, including American swimmer Riley Gaines. The Education Department will prioritize enforcement, while the administration pressures the International Olympic Committee to adopt a uniform ban on transgender athletes ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was instructed to convey America’s stance to the IOC. Director of Homeland Security Kristi Noem will deny visa applications from transgender athletes attempting entry for the Games.
