Trump pressures California over trans athlete participation in high school sports
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President Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from California if a transgender girl, AB Hernandez, was allowed to compete in high school track and field finals, citing fairness concerns, despite California law supporting transgender athletes' participation. The dispute highlights ongoing debates over transgender rights in sports and potential federal intervention.
Topics:sports#california#donald-trump#federal-funding#high-school-sports#politics#transgender-athlete
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