
Trump’s Executive Order on Transgender Athletes: Impact on U.S. Olympics and Beyond
On July 21, 2025, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) updated its eligibility guidelines to align with President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14201, effectively barring transgender women from competing in women’s Olympic and Paralympic events. This policy shift, rooted in Trump’s broader campaign to restrict transgender participation in sports, has sparked intense debate across…