Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports

On February 5, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14201, which aims to prevent men from competing in women's sports, citing fairness, safety, and compliance with Title IX, which mandates equal athletic opportunities for women. The order directs federal agencies to rescind funding from educational programs that allow male participation in women's sports and calls for international advocacy to uphold sex-based categories in sports. This action could face legal challenges over its interpretation of Title IX and its implications for transgender athletes, potentially intensifying political debates on gender and sports.