Trump unexpectedly emerges as key advocate for women's sports

(MENAFN) US President Donald trump has unexpectedly emerged as a key advocate for women's sports, particularly in opposing the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s competitions. His stance contrasts with the traditional support for women's rights from many feminists, leading to confusion about how a figure like Trump became the one to reinstate boundaries around gender in athletics.

Trump's executive order, which threatens to revoke federal funding from institutions that allow biological males to compete in women’s sports, has prompted changes within collegiate sports leagues. This follows the NCAA’s decision to limit participation in women's events to those assigned female at birth.

Historically, the landmark Title IX law, which ensures gender equality in federally funded education programs and activities, opened up sports and scholarships for women. Trump’s actions have reignited discussions on the challenges facing women’s sports in the face of increasing calls for gender inclusivity, while feminists have largely remained silent on the issue.

The article also critiques how modern feminism has become entangled with broader leftist causes, like climate change and gender fluidity, which have diluted the movement’s focus on protecting and advancing the rights of women. This ideological shift, the author suggests, has led feminists to neglect issues like those related to women’s participation in sports, leaving room for Trump to take a stronger stance.

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