President Donald Trump announced that his administration will block federal funding to Maine after the state allowed a biological male to compete—and win—in a girls’ track championship.
Trump’s decision comes in response to Maine’s refusal to enforce his executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” which ensures fairness in women’s athletics by preventing biological males from competing in female categories. Despite this directive, Maine’s Department of Education and the Maine Principals’ Association defied the policy, insisting that athletes can compete based on gender identity rather than biological sex.
The controversy erupted after a transgender athlete took the top spot in a recent girls’ track competition, sparking outrage among parents, athletes, and coaches who argue that allowing male-born competitors into female sports creates an unfair playing field.
Trump made it clear that states choosing to ignore his administration’s efforts to protect women’s sports will face financial consequences, reinforcing his commitment to restoring fairness and integrity in competition.
? President Trump announces Maine will not receive federal funding until they comply with the executive order keeping men out of women’s sports pic.twitter.com/OZqBHyW1QB
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