United States

Trump signs order seeking to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports

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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 5, 2025, attempting to exclude transgender girls and women from female sports. Supporters say the directive will restore fairness, but critics warn the move would infringe on the rights of a tiny minority of athletes. The order directs the US Department of Justice to ban transgender girls and women from taking part in female school sports under Trump’s interpretation of Title IX, a law against sex discrimination in education.

February 6, 2025