President Donald Trump has signed an executive order titled “No Men in Women’s Sports,” fulfilling a major campaign promise to keep biological men out of girls’ and women’s sports.
This move marks a significant win for female athletes and advocates of fairness in sports.
What Does the Order Mean?
The executive order, signed on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, ensures that women’s sports will be reserved for biological women.
Trump declared, “The war on women’s sports is over,” emphasizing his commitment to protecting the rights and opportunities of female athletes.
A Victory for Fairness in Sports
The order has been hailed as a major victory by advocates of women’s sports, including Independent Women ambassadors who joined Trump at the White House.
Riley Gaines, a champion of fairness in women’s sports, was among those present, having spoken out about her experience competing against Lia Thomas in the 2022 NCAA Championships.
Reaction from Experts and Advocates
Mark Trammel, executive director at the Center for American Liberty, praised Trump’s executive order, saying it “reaffirms the fundamental truth that fairness in sports depends on biological reality.”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also welcomed the order, stating that it “upholds the promise of Title IX” and defends the safety and competitive integrity of women’s sports.
What’s Next?
Leavitt called on Senate lawmakers to pass the Protection of Women and Girls Sports Act, which would ban biological males from participating on girls’ school sports teams.
The bill, which has already passed the House, aims to amend federal law to specify that student athletes must participate in school sports teams that coincide with their gender at birth.
A New Era for Women’s Sports
Trump’s executive order marks a significant shift in the debate over women’s sports and fairness.
As Leavitt noted, “It’s incredibly important Congress immediately acts on this priority,” emphasizing the need for lawmakers to take action to protect the rights and opportunities of female athletes.
With this order, Trump has set the tone for a new era in women’s sports, one that prioritizes fairness, safety, and common sense.