President Trump Signs Executive Order Restricting Women’s Sports Participation to Biological Females

"This is about common sense," Trump said. "Women's sports will be for women only."

WATCH: President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday titled “No Men in Women’s Sports,” fulfilling a key campaign promise to restrict participation in female sports to biological women. (The White House video)

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday titled “No Men in Women’s Sports,” fulfilling a key campaign promise to restrict participation in female sports to biological women.

The signing took place on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, an occasion dedicated to recognizing female athletes and promoting equal opportunities in sports.

“This is about common sense,” Trump stated before finalizing the order. “Women’s sports will be for women only. The battle over fairness in women’s athletics is over.”

The event, held in the White House’s East Room, was attended by several advocates of women’s sports, including Independent Women ambassadors Riley Gaines, Payton McNabb, Paula Scanlan, Sia Liilii, Lauren Miller, Kim Russell, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Linnea Saltz, and Lily Mullens. Gaines, who has been vocal about preserving fairness in women’s athletics, gained national attention for speaking out after competing against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in the 2022 NCAA Championships.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that the executive order aligns with Title IX protections.

“President Trump is restoring common sense and ensuring fairness in women’s sports. This executive order defends female athletes, maintains competitive integrity, and upholds the principles of Title IX,” Leavitt said in a press briefing.

She also criticized the previous administration, arguing that its policies had allowed biological males to compete in female sports and gain access to spaces designated for women, including workplaces, showers, prisons, and shelters. “The era of gender ideology overriding fairness and safety is over,” she added.

Leavitt further urged lawmakers to advance the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, recently passed by the House. If enacted, the bill would require student-athletes to participate on sports teams corresponding with their biological sex.

Similar Stories