The integrity of women’s athletics faced another stark challenge this weekend in California, starkly highlighting the consequences of radical gender ideology pushed by the Left. AB Hernandez, a biological male competing as a transgender athlete for Jurupa Valley High School, seized first place in both the girls’ high jump and triple jump championship events. This victory, however, was not met with universal acclaim but instead ignited justified outrage and prompted decisive action from President Donald Trump, exposing the deep flaws in policies that sacrifice female athletes on the altar of political correctness.
Faced with the undeniable unfairness of Hernandez’s participation against biologically female competitors, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) resorted to a clumsy, face-saving maneuver just days before the event. As reported, the CIF announced a rule change stating that “any biological female who placed behind a transgender athlete will retain her original placement,” while also allowing “an extra biological female to compete in any event that included Hernandez.” This convoluted solution tacitly admitted the inherent disadvantage faced by girls forced to compete against a male-bodied athlete but failed to address the core injustice: Hernandez taking titles and podium spots meant for women. It was a band-aid on a gaping wound, a desperate attempt to placate growing anger without upholding true fairness.
This charade unfolded directly under the shadow of President Trump’s unwavering commitment to protecting women’s sports. Recognizing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s continued defiance of common sense and biology, President Trump issued a powerful warning on Truth Social: “California, under the leadership of Radical Left Democrat Gavin Newscum, continues to ILLEGALLY allow ‘MEN TO PLAY IN WOMEN’S SPORTS.’” The President minced no words, calling the situation precisely what it is: “THIS IS NOT FAIR, AND TOTALLY DEMEANING TO WOMEN AND GIRLS.” He backed this moral stand with decisive action, declaring, “Please be hereby advised that large scale Federal Funding will be held back, maybe permanently, if the Executive Order on this subject matter is not adhered to.” This is the strong leadership consistently missing from the liberal establishment, which prioritizes ideology over the rights and opportunities of young women. Trump further demonstrated his resolve by calling on local authorities to intervene, showing he understands the urgency of stopping this assault on female athletes at the grassroots level.
President Trump’s position is grounded in established federal policy. Recall his powerful declaration on February 5th when he signed the Executive Order definitively banning biological males from women’s sports nationwide: “The war on women’s sports is over.” This EO was a landmark victory for fairness, a necessary shield for female athletes across the country. Yet, California, encouraged by a sympathetic liberal media that downplays the physical advantages of male puberty and frames legitimate concerns as “bigotry,” continues its reckless defiance. The silent majority saw their frustration literally take flight during the event, as a plane soared overhead trailing a banner that read “No Boys In Girls’ Sports” – a simple, undeniable truth that the Left and their media allies desperately try to obscure.
The liberal media narrative predictably focuses on “inclusion” for Hernandez while utterly dismissing the shattered dreams and lost opportunities of the female athletes directly impacted. They downplay the biological reality – the inherent advantages in muscle mass, bone density, and lung capacity developed during male puberty – that makes Hernandez’s participation inherently unfair.
They ignore the demoralizing effect on young women who train tirelessly only to compete on an uneven field. They refuse to report honestly on the CIF’s awkward rule change as the glaring admission of unfairness that it is. Instead, they portray President Trump’s defense of female athletes and his enforcement of federal law as an attack on transgender individuals, deliberately conflating basic fairness with discrimination. This biased reporting is a disservice to truth and to the countless girls whose sporting futures are being compromised.
Plane flies 'No Boys in Girls' Sports' banner at California track and field state championship.
AB Hernandez, a boy, will compete in the girls’ high jump, triple jump, and long jump finals tomorrow.
Great work by @WomenAreReals and @icons_women 🙌🏼
pic.twitter.com/6azlcsB8Xy— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) May 31, 2025
President Trump’s firm stance against California’s illegal and unjust policies stands as a necessary bulwark against the erosion of women’s rights. His threat to withhold funding is a potent tool to force compliance with federal law and restore sanity to school athletics. While the liberal media spins tales of oppression, the real oppression is happening on the track and field, where girls are being told their achievements, their scholarships, and their rightful victories are less important than accommodating biological males in their competitions. Trump sees this clearly and acts where others prevaricate.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
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