In a move celebrated by advocates for fairness in women's sports, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to prevent biological males from competing in female athletic events. This action coincided with National Girls and Women in Sports Day, underscoring its significance.

Several prominent figures supporting women's sports, including Independent Women's Forum ambassadors Riley Gaines, Payton McNabb, Paula Scanlan, and others, attended the White House signing ceremony.

The executive order focuses on public institutions and aims to uphold the integrity of women's sports. Riley Gaines, host of the "Gaines for Girls" podcast, expressed her support for the order, emphasizing the unexpected battle to maintain the separation of men's and women's sports.

Gaines also called for the Senate to advance Senator Tuberville's Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. This issue played a key role in Trump's presidential campaign platform, further highlighting its political importance.

The executive order follows a federal judge's decision to block the Biden administration's attempt to redefine sex under Title IX as "gender identity." Trump's administration subsequently affirmed that Title IX protections would be based on biological sex.

Paula Scanlan, a former teammate of Lia Thomas at the University of Pennsylvania, shared her personal experience and stressed the importance of protecting women's sports. She praised the administration's commitment to addressing this issue.