Trump to Sign Ban on Transgender Athletes

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order titled 'Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,' which aims to prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in female sports at schools and colleges. The signing coincides with National Girls & Women in Sports Day and has been a significant issue in Trump's campaign, appealing to conservative voters. Legal experts argue that Trump may lack the authority to enforce such a ban unilaterally, and it might require a change in Title IX or further legal proceedings. The order is controversial, as it conflicts with certain state policies that allow transgender athletes to compete based on their gender identity. Critics, including the Women’s Sports Foundation, argue that such bans harm both cisgender and transgender athletes by limiting opportunities and development. Trump's move aligns with broader actions from his administration to roll back transgender rights, including efforts to restrict gender-affirming care and military service for transgender individuals.