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EXCLUSIVE: The White House has issued a significant statement following the allegations made by former San Jose State University volleyball player Brooke Slusser. These allegations stem from her final college volleyball season in 2024, which included an investigation into a transgender teammate accused of conspiring to harm her during a game.
White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers emphasized the commitment to women’s sports, stating, “Women deserve to play sports without fear of being violated and harassed by biological men. President Trump is returning integrity to women’s sports by ending the deranged left’s policies that demean and endanger women.” The statement highlights the growing concerns surrounding the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports and the subsequent implications for female competitors.
The backdrop of this controversy involves a Mountain West Conference inquiry into claims against former SJSU athlete Blaire Fleming, who reportedly collaborated with a Colorado State player to strategize a harmful maneuver during an October 3 match. President Trump’s Department of Education initiated a federal Title IX investigation into San Jose State in February, focusing on the handling of the situation by the university and the role of Fleming.
In her response, Slusser expressed gratitude for the White House’s steps towards protecting women in sports. However, she asserted that much remains to be done. “I love the steps the White House has taken to eliminate men in women’s sports, but as of now, there is so much change that still needs to be made. We still have girls out there having to deal with men on their teams and in their locker rooms,” Slusser stated.
She called for urgent action, declaring, “I feel this needs to be a massive priority so we can stop this madness sooner rather than later. Girls are still suffering every day until we can put a complete stop to these people’s false reality and put them where they belong, which is with men’s sports.” Slusser’s comments reflect a wider discourse on the implications of allowing transgender athletes in women’s competitions.
Previously, Slusser, alongside ten other current or former female volleyball players, filed a lawsuit against the Mountain West Conference and SJSU, alleging that Fleming had conspired to harm her during an important match. The lawsuit indicated that Fleming and another teammate allegedly sneaked out of the team hotel the night before a game and met with an opposing player, creating a strategic disadvantage for Slusser.
Details from the lawsuit also suggested that a teammate who joined Fleming that night later informed others about a supposed plot to have Slusser spiked during the match. Allegations included claims that Fleming handed over a scouting report to the Colorado State player while agreeing to throw the game.
In November, the Mountain West Conference announced it had conducted an investigation into these allegations but concluded that insufficient evidence existed to validate Slusser’s claims. Nevertheless, Slusser contest this outcome, asserting that conversations and testimonies should provide enough evidence to warrant reopening the investigation.
She recounted a conversation with a teammate interviewed during the Mountain West investigation, emphasizing the credible nature of the allegations. “Based on what I was told, exactly what one of my teammates had seen go on that night — about talking about the scouting report and leaving the net open — was told to those lawyers. So, that should have been sufficient evidence,” Slusser explained.
Continuing to voice her concerns, Slusser asserted that university officials were aware of Fleming’s biological sex yet failed to communicate this information to her. “I’m openly changing in front of this person, thinking that it’s a woman, and … I could have had the chance to take myself out of that situation and at least go to a different room, and that opportunity of my choice was taken away from me,” she lamented.
Her involvement in a lawsuit against the NCAA in September, highlighting her experience with Fleming, has reportedly led to increased hostility from some student-athletes. “After I joined the lawsuit, Blaire did not like me whatsoever. There was a time where Blaire said, ‘I never want to speak to you again.’ And I said, ‘OK, that’s fine.’ I just knew there was hatred toward me from Blaire,” Slusser shared.
In seeking clarity on Slusser’s allegations and related matters, Fox News Digital reached out to San Jose State athletic director Jeff Konya. However, he abruptly ended the discussion, indicating he could provide no further comments. When asked about the veracity of Slusser’s claims, he remarked, “I have no idea if she’s telling the truth or not,” and added that he could not confirm or deny any corroboration from witnesses regarding the allegations against Fleming.
After initially considering a return to NCAA competition in beach volleyball, Slusser has since decided against continuing her athletic career, citing fears of retaliation and doubts about safety given her experiences at SJSU. “I could have gotten there and could have had a lot of retaliation from just students or staff or the athletes even, and I didn’t know if that was something I could handle going through again,” she noted.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed that the Trump Education Department is committed to thoroughly investigating the situation at SJSU. “Our investigation will continue,” she assured. As the narrative unfolds, numerous parties have been approached for comments regarding the ongoing allegations and the investigation.
San Jose State has not responded to Slusser’s claims, citing ongoing litigation, as has the Mountain West. Despite these challenges, Slusser’s story continues to resonate, echoing larger debates surrounding gender, safety, and fairness within collegiate sports.
Implications of This Case Reach Far and Wide
The allegations made by Brooke Slusser cast a spotlight on significant issues facing women’s sports today. As discussions about inclusivity and fairness in athletics continue, the outcome of ongoing investigations will likely set precedents that could impact the landscape of collegiate activities and policies for years to come.
