President Trump has threatened to withhold federal funding from California over its policies allowing transgender athletes, specifically citing the case of AB Hernandez, a high school junior who competes in girls' track and field. Trump's assertion is that Hernandez's participation is unfair and demeans women. The president plans to discuss this issue with Governor Gavin Newsom. California's existing law requires schools to permit transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity, a policy that Trump argues is not in compliance with his executive order on the matter.
Trump stated that California, under Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, continues to ILLEGALLY allow 'MEN TO PLAY IN WOMEN'S SPORTS.' He believes this is unfair.
Hernandez's success in girls' track raises concerns for Trump, who considers the participation of transgender athletes as "demeaning to women and girls."
In his social media post, Trump warned that "large scale" federal funding could be held up if California doesn't comply with his executive order.
California's law, which predates Newsom's governorship, mandates that transgender athletes compete in school sports based on their gender identity.
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