President Trump Takes Bold Step to Protect Women’s Sports

In a significant move towards restoring fairness in athletics, President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ensuring that competitions designated for female athletes are exclusively for women. This decisive action prohibits biological males from competing in women’s divisions and emphasizes that organizations permitting such practices will face violations of Title IX, potentially resulting in the loss of federal funding.

The necessity of this executive order underscores the ongoing struggle female athletes face in their own competitions. Under the Biden administration, numerous policies have emerged that many perceive as detrimental to women’s sports, allowing male athletes to participate in events meant solely for women.

Personally witnessing this issue, I remember when Lia Thomas, formerly known as Will Thomas, was allowed to compete at the NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving National Championships. Just three years earlier, Thomas had competed on the men’s team but transitioned to swimming with female athletes. Not only did Thomas seize a national title that many felt should have belonged to dedicated female Olympians, but he was also granted access to spaces that compromised the privacy and safety of women athletes.

Female swimmers were discouraged from voicing their concerns, effectively sidelining our rights to accommodate the new narrative surrounding gender identity.

Unfortunately, the priorities of university administrators and athletic organizations often seemed misaligned with the rights and comfort of female athletes. Organizations like the Women’s Sports Foundation have been criticized for supporting policies that invite men to compete in women’s events, further complicating the landscape for female competitors. This lack of advocacy from the highest levels of government only added to the frustration felt among female athletes and supporters.

However, there is a growing movement across the United States, where many brave individuals—both men and women—have begun to vocalize their opposition to the injustices in women’s sports. Initiatives like “Our Bodies, Our Sports” have emerged, showcasing a broad coalition of supporters from various political backgrounds. This summer, we traversed the nation, gathering stories from parents and young female athletes, encouraging them to stand firm in their conviction for fair competition.

This campaign resonated with American voters, as they understood the pressing need for equality based on biological reality. The public overwhelmingly recognizes the necessity for women’s sports leagues, acknowledging the inherent physical differences between men and women that impact both fairness and safety in athletic competitions.

Many have expressed outrage upon hearing accounts like that of my friend Payton McNabb, who, while playing high school volleyball, sustained severe injuries from a male player, resulting in permanent brain damage. Such stories underscore the very real dangers associated with permitting biological males in women’s competitions, highlighting the urgency for protective measures.

Lately, the denial of physical realities has become a focal point in public discourse, and President Trump is standing up for women and female athletes at a time when many in authoritative positions have failed to do so. He recognizes the absurdity and potential risks involved in forcing women to compete against men. Throughout his campaign, Trump made it clear that he would address this critical issue and rally supporters around the cause.

Within days of taking office, he has delivered on this promise, reinforcing that the aspirations of female athletes are valid and important. Young girls shouldn’t have to fear that years of hard training could culminate in competitions stacked against them purely because of their biological sex. Now, they can compete confidently, secure in the knowledge that their leagues and rights are safeguarded.

In light of these developments, we owe a debt of gratitude to President Trump for his commitment to standing firmly with female athletes during this tumultuous period. Women’s sports deserved a champion, and now they have one.