The President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an executive order this Wednesday banning transgender women from participating in women's sports, thereby fulfilling one of his campaign promises.
"In a few moments, I will sign a historic executive order to prohibit men from competing in women's sports. It was about time. My administration will not stand by and watch as men beat and defeat female athletes. From now on, women's sports will be exclusively for women," Trump said in his speech before the signing in the East Room of the White House.
The executive order prohibits schools and sports organizations receiving federal funding from allowing transgender athletes to participate in female competitions. Those that fail to comply could face investigations for violations of Title IX and lose federal funding.
"With this executive order, the war against women's sports is over. We are restoring sanity and common sense, defending the rights, safety, and pride of the American people, including our tremendous, tremendous, tremendous female athletes," added Trump.
The decree establishes that Title IX, the regulation that prohibits discrimination based on sex in state-funded educational programs, should be interpreted as a prohibition on the participation of transgender women in women's sports.
"We are notifying all schools that receive taxpayer funding: if they allow men to take over female teams or invade their locker rooms, they will be investigated for violations of Title IX and risk losing their federal funding. There will be no federal funds," the president warned.
According to the White House spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, with this executive order "the madness of gender ideology is over", referring to policies from previous administrations that allowed the inclusion of transgender women in women's sports.
At the signing ceremony, athletes, coaches, and advocates against the exclusion of transgender women in female sports were present, including swimmer Riley Gaines, who has been one of the leading voices on this issue. "We are honored to be joined today by many incredible champions of women's sports, including the brave swimmer who has been on the front lines of this battle, Riley Gaines," Trump said.
On social media, the White House and Trump himself hailed the measure as a crucial step for the "protection of women's sports."
On his Twitter account, the president wrote: "From now on, women's sports will be only for women."
Since the beginning of his second term, Trump has pushed forward a series of measures aimed at eliminating diversity policies established by previous administrations. In January, he signed decrees that define "biological sex" as a legal distinction between men and women in official documents, such as passports and prison records.
With this decree on sports, the White House reinforces its stance on recognizing biological sex as the sole criterion in defining gender policies. The executive order takes effect immediately, and the Trump administration has warned that it will implement strict measures against any institution that does not comply.
Frequently asked questions about Trump's new executive order on women's sports
What does Trump's new executive order on women's sports imply?
The executive order prohibits transgender women from participating in women's sports at schools and sports organizations that receive federal funding. Those who do not comply with this regulation could lose government funding and face investigations for violations of Title IX.
What is Title IX and how is it related to this executive order?
The Title IX is a regulation that prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs that receive federal funding. With the new executive order, Title IX must be interpreted as a prohibition on the participation of transgender women in female sports, reinforcing the concept of "biological sex" as the sole criterion for defining gender policies.
What are the consequences for institutions that do not comply with the executive order?
Institutions that do not comply with the executive order could lose federal funding and be subject to investigations for violations of Title IX. The Trump administration has warned of strict measures to ensure adherence to this regulation.
How has this measure been justified by the Trump administration?
The Trump administration has justified the measure as a defense of the rights and safety of female athletes, arguing that the participation of transgender women in women’s sports undermines fairness and common sense. They aim to restore what they see as the natural order in the sporting realm.
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