Trump Plans Genetic Testing to Bar Transgender Athletes at 2028 LA Olympics

President Donald Trump has made it clear that transgender athletes will face stringent genetic testing to prevent them from competing in women's events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, an effort he is personally leading through a newly established White House task force. This policy follows his February executive order banning transgender women from women's sports categories and calls for the International Olympic Committee to adopt similar restrictions. Trump expressed frustration that his crowd did not applaud his stance on keeping men out of women's sports, emphasizing his commitment to preventing transgender athletes from competing unfairly. While the eligibility rules for Olympic participation currently rest with individual sports' governing bodies, the IOC is reviewing its policies to balance fairness and inclusion. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has indicated compliance with Trump's executive order, signaling a significant shift in how transgender athletes will be treated in U.S.-hosted international competitions. Trump also hinted at possible legal actions involving the U.S. Attorney General regarding transgender athletes attempting to compete in women's events, though no formal charges were confirmed.