Donald Trump Says He Will Deny Visas for Transgender Olympic Athletes
Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would direct Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to "reject any and all visa applications made by men attempting to fraudulently enter the United States while identifying as women athletes."After campaigning heavily about transgender issues, one of Trump's first executive orders declared that there are only two genders, "male and female."Last week, Trump signed another executive order instructing agencies to ensure that hospitals receiving federal research and education grants "end the chemical and surgical mutilation of children." He also signed an order to prevent transgender service members within the military.With Trump's other executive orders about transgender rights, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) started to remove language around gender identity and sexual orientation from its website.The president made the statement as he spoke about the 2028 Summer Olympic Games that will take place in Los Angeles, just before signing an executive order that would prevent transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports."I'm also directing our Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem...to deny any and all Visa applications made by men attempting to fraudulently enter the United States while identifying themselves as women athletes," Trump said. "Trying to get into the games maybe where they are unable to get into the games."The Summer Olympics will be held from July 14 to 30, 2028.
Los Angeles is the host city, and other events will be held in Oklahoma City. This will mark the fifth Summer Olympics and ninth overall games hosted in the United States."In Los Angeles, in 2028, my administration will not stand by and watch men beat and batter our female athletes," Trump said. "In Los Angeles, in 2028, my administration will not stand by and watch men beat and batter our female athletes.
