The Trump administration has paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania due to its inclusion of transgender women in women’s sports. This follows a February executive order by Trump aimed at K-12 schools and universities permitting this participation. The move is accompanied by misrepresented claims about trans athletes' competition success. Lia Thomas, a prominent trans athlete who won an NCAA Division I championship in 2022, highlighted the ongoing debates surrounding trans participation in sports. The university claims compliance with NCAA guidelines, emphasizing adherence to regulations.
"It is important to note, however, that Penn has always followed NCAA and Ivy League policies regarding student participation on athletic teams... remain today, in full compliance with the regulations."
"In 2022, trans woman Lia Thomas competed on the women's swimming team... and became the first known trans athlete to win a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I championship."
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