Overview

• President Trump warned on Truth Social that California could lose large-scale federal funding if it permits a trans woman to compete in the state track finals.
• The athlete, who previously competed as a male, won several events at a major meet to secure a spot in next weekend’s state finals.
• Trump described her participation as “not fair” and “totally demeaning to women and girls,” citing his February executive order on Title IX that defines eligibility by birth sex.
• He said he will call Gov. Gavin Newsom today to discuss compliance with his orders on transgender athletes.
• Trump also threatened to instruct local authorities to bar the athlete from competing in the state finals if necessary.