Thu Feb 06 01:29:04 UTC 2025: ## Trump Bans Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports, Sparking Outrage from LGBTQ Groups

**Washington D.C.** – President Trump issued a sweeping executive order Wednesday barring transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports at federally funded educational institutions. The order will deny funding to schools that allow transgender women to participate in female sports or use female locker rooms. The administration will also push for sex-based sports categories in international organizations.

President Trump framed the order as ending the “war on women’s sports,” claiming it prevents “men” from competing against women. He vowed to pressure the International Olympic Committee to adopt similar policies before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The move has drawn swift condemnation from LGBTQ rights organizations. Athlete Ally expressed sadness that transgender youth will be denied the opportunity to participate in sports, citing the administration’s tendency to pursue simplistic solutions to complex issues. GLAAD called the order “inaccurate and incoherent,” arguing that all women, including transgender women, deserve equal access to sports.

The NCAA, while acknowledging the need for clear standards, is reviewing the order and will adjust its policies accordingly. NCAA President Charlie Baker stated in December that fewer than 10 transgender athletes compete among the organization’s 520,000 student-athletes. Public opinion on transgender participation in sports is divided, with a 2023 Gallup poll showing 69% of Americans believe transgender athletes should only compete against those of the same sex.

This is the fourth executive order targeting transgender individuals signed by President Trump since his inauguration. Previous orders have restricted transgender individuals from serving openly in the military and limited access to gender transition healthcare for minors. The new order is expected to fuel the ongoing debate surrounding transgender rights and participation in sports.

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