On Friday, August 7th, 2026, President Donald Trump publicly urged Congress to pass the "Protect College Sports Act," warning that without it, women's and Olympic sports could disappear. Writing on Truth Social, Trump described the bill as "a great Bill," expressing hope that the Senate would remain in Washington, D.C. until its passage.

Trump emphasized his record on protecting women athletes, stating, "Nobody has done more to protect Women Athletes than me — and this Bill CLEARLY protects the Laws in 27 States protecting Women's Sports, and banning Men from Women's Sports."

He further warned of the consequences if the bill fails, saying, "Without this Bill, millions of young Athletes will be hurt, programs will be canceled, Women's and Olympic Sports will go away, the fans will be robbed, and Universities will go broke."

The president also urged bipartisan cooperation, stating, "I’m urging the House and the Senate to come together, bipartisan if possible, and it looks like they have done, to send the bill to my desk and I will sign it. I think we have no choice."

These remarks followed similar comments made by Trump the previous day while welcoming U.S. Olympians to the White House Rose Garden.

On the same day, the White House released an official memo to clarify misconceptions regarding the bill. The memo stated that the Protect College Sports Act would not override existing state laws that prevent biological men from competing in women's sports, affirming that states retain the authority to legislate on this issue.

The legislation is currently navigating the congressional process. If it clears both the House and Senate, it will be sent to President Trump's desk for signing.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon also weighed in on the issue, discussing the Supreme Court's ruling upholding transgender sports bans and emphasizing the need to protect women's sports. She highlighted concerns about fairness, lost opportunities, and safety for female athletes, and criticized Democrats for dismissing these issues, reaffirming the Trump administration's commitment to defending women's rights under Title IX.

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