President Trump on Thursday threatened to save California schools, if they do not follow their transgender policies as the state refuses to follow the administration’s ban on transgender girls on girls’ school sports teams.
“Any California School district that does not follow our transgender policies will not be funded. Thank you for your attention on this matter!” Trump said Social on truthWithout giving details on funding cuts.
Justice Department Legal action last month Against California, sue the California Education Department and California Intercolastic Federation (CIF) to refuse to follow it, which was said that “was a pattern of” illegal sexual discrimination against female students athletes “.
Before legal action, Trump was also there A personal threat released In May, saying that he would cancel federal funds from California, if they prevent a transgender high school track and field athlete from participating in the state championship meat.
chairman Signed an executive order Announcing in February that “this is the United States policy to oppose male competitive participation in women’s sports” and “threatened to protect all funds from educational programs that deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities.”
In response, the CIF stated that this will allow transgender athletes to compete on teams matching their gender identity, citing the 2013 state law.
Trump administration carried forward the fight In June When it was stated that California is a federal law in allowing transgender girls to compete on girls’ school sports teams. The Education Department claimed that the state is in the “clear violation of IX” after two separate investigations.
Meanwhile, California village Gavin Newsome (D) has recently discovered how to know under Trump’s skin – by working on social media. California governors are reflecting the President’s rent and rhetoric on social media, to attract attention From the media.
Newsom’s office did not immediately respond to Trump’s request to comment on the threat of federal funding.
