President Trump threatens to withhold federal funding from Maine for allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. California also defies the executive order by allowing a transgender player to compete in high school girls' basketball playoff games.
Key Points
President Trump threatens to withhold federal funding from Maine for allowing transgender athletes in women's sports
California defies the executive order by allowing a transgender player to compete in high school girls' basketball playoff games
Pros
Upholding fairness and integrity in women's sports
Protecting opportunities for biological female athletes
Cons
Potential loss of federal funding for schools in Maine
Controversy and division over transgender athlete participation in sports