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Gov. Morrisey shows support for Trump's executive order on transgender athletes


Published on 2025-02-06 17:05:25 - MSN
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  • With a stroke of his pen, President Trump declared that transgender athletes will no longer be allowed to participate in female sports. The order, titled, "Keep

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has expressed support for former President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ensuring fair competition in female sports by barring transgender athletes from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity. Morrisey, who has been a vocal advocate for similar policies, highlighted the importance of maintaining competitive equity in women's sports, arguing that allowing transgender women to compete could disadvantage biological females. This stance aligns with Trump's broader policy to protect women's sports, which was part of his campaign promises. Morrisey's support comes in the context of ongoing national debates and legal challenges regarding transgender participation in sports, emphasizing the need for policies that he believes uphold fairness and the original intent of Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs.

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