Trump threatens to strip federal funds to California over transgender youth athletes
Briefly

President Trump has threatened to cut federal funding to California if the state persists in allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports, criticizing Governor Gavin Newsom's leadership over the matter. This comes in light of a recent event where a transgender athlete won events at a high school meet. Trump previously targeted Maine over similar issues and indicated he would communicate directly with Newsom. Newsom, while pointing out the unfairness of the situation, has not issued a direct response and is open to discussing potential regulations.
President Trump threatened to cut federal funds to California over allowing transgender athletes in women's sports, labeling the situation as "ridiculous".
Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed concern over the fairness of transgender athletes in women's sports but hasn't matched Trump's combative stance.
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