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Trump Administration Halts Funding to UPenn Amid Transgender Athlete Controversy

The Trump administration has paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports.

In a move that has sparked significant debate, the Trump administration has taken action against the University of Pennsylvania by halting $175 million in federal funding. This decision comes in the wake of ongoing Title IX investigations related to the university’s policies on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. The controversy centers around former UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, a transgender woman who competed on the women’s team after previously swimming with the men’s team.

Three of Thomas’ former teammates, Grace Estabrook, Margot Kaczorowski, and Ellen Holmquist, have publicly expressed their support for the funding pause. They issued a joint statement through the Independent Council for Women’s Sports (ICONS), celebrating the move as a step towards recognizing the impact of such policies on female athletes. “We are so glad that Universities are beginning to see that there is a cost to openly harming female students on their campuses and we hope the pressure only increases,” the statement declared.

The women allege that the university’s decision to allow Thomas to compete and use the women’s locker room violated federal law and compromised their safety and opportunities. They are currently involved in a lawsuit against UPenn, the Ivy League, and the NCAA, seeking to have Thomas’ accolades in women’s swimming rescinded.

In response, a UPenn spokesperson stated that the university has not received official notification of the funding pause and emphasized their compliance with NCAA and Ivy League policies. However, the Department of Education has indeed launched an investigation into potential Title IX violations at UPenn, indicating that the issue remains under scrutiny.

The Trump administration’s action against UPenn reflects a broader crackdown on transgender athlete inclusion in women’s sports, a policy stance that has stirred both support and opposition across the nation. As this controversy continues to unfold, it highlights the complex intersection of sports, gender, and federal law.

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