Hoosier State Today

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has expressed support for President Donald Trump's forthcoming executive order, which aims to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's sports. The executive order is expected to be signed on Wednesday and will prevent individuals assigned male at birth from competing in female sporting events.

Governor Braun stated, "Under no circumstances should biological males be allowed to participate in girls’ sports, and I applaud President Trump for his bold leadership on this issue." He emphasized the importance of maintaining fairness in women's sports, adding, "Our girls work extraordinarily hard to compete at the high school and collegiate level, and we owe it to them to protect the integrity and fairness of their sports."

The governor further criticized what he described as an "extreme and unpopular gender ideology," stating that forcing young women and girls to compete against biological males is "fundamentally wrong."

This move by President Trump is part of a broader national conversation about the participation of transgender athletes in sports. It has sparked discussions about gender identity, fairness, and inclusion within athletic competitions.