On Friday, August 7th, 2026, President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to urge Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act before their recess. He described the bill as "a great Bill" and expressed hope that the Senate would remain in Washington, D.C. until its passage.

Trump warned that without this legislation, "women's and Olympic sports will disappear," and highlighted the potential negative impacts including harm to millions of young athletes, cancellation of programs, loss of sports, and financial troubles for universities. He stated, "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."

The president also called for bipartisan cooperation, saying, "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."

In addition, the White House released an official memo addressing misconceptions about the bill, clarifying that the Protect College Sports Act would not override state laws that prevent biological men from competing in women's sports. The memo emphasized that states retain the authority to legislate on this issue.

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

Education Secretary Linda McMahon also weighed in, discussing the Supreme Court's ruling upholding transgender sports bans and stressing the need to protect women's sports. She highlighted concerns about fairness, lost opportunities for female athletes, and safety in locker rooms, while criticizing Democrats for dismissing these issues.

The Protect College Sports Act is currently navigating the legislative process in Congress. If it passes both houses, it will be sent to President Trump's desk for signature.

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