Author J.K. Rowling has publicly commended President Donald Trump’s recent executive order titled “No Men in Women’s Sports,” which aims to prevent biological males from participating in female athletic competitions. Rowling, known for her outspoken views on gender and women’s rights, took to social media to express her support for the order and to critique those who have advocated for policies allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rowling shared a photograph of President Trump signing the executive order, surrounded by applauding female athletes. She captioned the image with a pointed message: “Congratulations to every single person on the left who’s been campaigning to destroy women’s and girls’ rights. Without you, there’d be no images like this.”
Congratulations to every single person on the left who’s been campaigning to destroy women’s and girls’ rights. Without you, there’d be no images like this. pic.twitter.com/mzR7l5k1OW
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 6, 2025
Rowling further elaborated on her stance in subsequent posts, criticizing gender ideology for undermining various societal pillars. She stated, “Gender ideology has undermined freedom of speech, scientific truth, gay rights, and women’s and girls’ safety … , and dignity. It’s also caused … .” Rowling emphasized that these ideologies have been imposed top-down by various institutions, including politicians, healthcare bodies, academia … , and even the police, without widespread public support.
The executive order, signed on National Girls and Women in … reflects ongoing debates about the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports. Proponents argue that such inclusion promotes equality and recognizes gender identity, while opponents, like Rowling, contend that it compromises fair competition and women’s rights.
Rowling has consistently voiced her concerns regarding gender identity issues. She has previously criticized legislation such as Scotland’s Hate Crime Act, expressing apprehension that it could restrict free speech related to gender identity discussions. Her unwavering stance has sparked both support and criticism, highlighting the deep divisions surrounding gender ideology in contemporary discourse.
This ‘why do you care about a tiny fraction of the population?’ line is, and always was, utterly ridiculous.
Gender ideology has undermined freedom of speech, scientific truth, gay rights, and women’s and girls’ safety, privacy and dignity. It’s also caused irreparable physical…
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 6, 2025