Trump claims broad support for ban on males in sports

Former President Donald Trump discussed the issue of biological males participating in women’s sports during a recent interview. In his conversation with OutKick's Clay Travis, he claimed that this topic is overwhelmingly supported by the public, stating it is a "90-10 issue." Trump's comments come as he faces conflicts with some state governors, including Maine’s Governor Janet Mills. He signed an executive order in February that restricts biological males from competing in women's sports. This order threatens to cut federal funding to public schools that do not comply. During the interview, Trump expressed frustration over not receiving a response from Mills after their disagreement. He mentioned that he believes her earlier remarks about men in women's sports were incorrect and demanded a formal apology from her. In Maine, the state has accepted Trump's order after a back-and-forth between state officials and the federal government. Recently, the University of Maine System temporarily lost federal funding due to this issue but soon had the funding restored. Trump's remarks and the ongoing debate reflect the larger national conversation about gender and sports, particularly regarding transgender athletes.