Trump signs executive order restricting transgender participation in women's sports

Washington (Uttam Hindu News): US President Donald Trump has made another significant move by signing an executive order that bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Under this new order, transgender individuals who were male at birth and later transitioned to female will no longer be allowed to participate in women's sports in America. The executive order, titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," gives federal agencies, including the Justice and Education departments, the authority to enforce the policy. The order mandates that institutions receiving federal funding must comply with the administration's rule which defines gender as the sex assigned at birth.

White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt stated that this order reflects President Trump’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for women in sports. She emphasized that this decision is part of Trump’s broader promise to protect the integrity of women’s athletic competitions across the nation. As the policy takes effect, its impact on the future of transgender athletes in competitive sports will continue to spark debate and legal challenges. Will the order withstand scrutiny in the courts? Only time will tell.