Trump Vows to Champion Women’s Sports and Eliminate Unfair Competition from Trans Athletes

Nassau County, NY—A new law safeguarding women’s sports has been enacted in Nassau County, drawing national attention and support from prominent figures, including former President Donald Trump.

Young people hold signs as Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law that prevents transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oka. AP

The legislation, with the potential to significantly impact the future of women’s sports, bans biological males from competing in women’s and girls’ sports at county facilities, a move designed to preserve fairness and safety for female athletes.

Advocates for the law assert that young women and girls should never find themselves in situations that jeopardise their safety or push them out of spaces specifically designed for them. They argue that the participation of biological males in women’s sports not only poses unfair challenges but also threatens the safety of biologically female athletes.

Former collegiate swimmers Kaitlynn Wheeler, from third left, Riley Gaines, and Grace Countie, who competed in Georgia but aren’t from the state, prepare to testify in opposition to transgender athletes in women’s sports in front of the state senate’s Special Committee on Protecting Women’s Sports at the Capitol in Atlanta, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. AP

“Time and again, opportunities that rightfully belong only to female athletes are slipping away,” a spokesperson stated. Many women and girls across America have invested countless hours in training, only to see their chances at scholarships and competition undermined by male athletes who may possess significant physical advantages.

Studies show that men, on average, are more prominent, faster, and stronger than women — characteristics that offer undeniable competitive edges. Critics argue that these advantages and the associated risks for young female athletes are being overlooked in favour of a political agenda, leading to a loss of opportunities in sports that were once accessible to women.

This legislation is hailed as a necessary and urgent step to protect the integrity of girls’ sports. “We could not, and would not, sit idly by and wait until a young girl loses an athletic scholarship — or suffers a serious injury — to take action,” Nassau County officials remarked.

While the law prohibits biological males from competing on all-female teams, it encourages transgender female athletes to participate on co-ed teams, promoting inclusivity while maintaining a level playing field for female athletes.

Local leaders emphasise that although they have initiated this policy change, the fight for fairness in women’s sports must extend to the national level. “This issue isn’t just about sports — it’s about protecting the future of young women across America,” they declared.

With a call for strong national leadership, supporters believe that under President Trump’s administration, the protections established in Nassau County could become national law, ensuring that women and girls everywhere can compete safely and fairly.

Bruce Blakeman, the county executive of Nassau County, and Caitlyn Jenner, an Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete, urge citizens to support Trump’s vision for the future of women’s sports. “Together, we can protect the rights of women and girls to compete fairly and safely in sports across the United States,” they stated.