Trump addresses transgender athletes at Alabama commencement

During his commencement speech at the University of Alabama, President Donald Trump received a standing ovation as he reaffirmed his commitment to banning transgender women from participating in women's sports, stating, 'Men will not play in women's sports.' Trump also mocked transgender athletes by impersonating a scenario involving a weightlifting competition, drawing laughter from the crowd and acknowledging that such jokes might get him 'in trouble' with First Lady Melania Trump. He declared his administration had already classified the exclusion of transgender women from women's sports through executive order, referencing broad public support for his position. Additionally, Trump offered graduates life advice, encouraging them to 'be an original,' 'think of yourself as a winner,' and 'never, ever give up.' The event took place amid both supportive and critical reactions, with some student groups protesting his attendance. Trump's remarks came days after his administration determined the University of Pennsylvania violated federal law by allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports.