Trump sues California over allowing men in women's sports

Trump administration brought suit against the state of California on Wednesday over that state's refusal to protect women's sports. California could stand to lose billions of dollars in federal funding should they lose their case. The Trump administration has also taken aim at other states over this issue.

"Women fought hard for these rights, and it is the law, and the president means business with it," said Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Fox News. On Tuesday, she blasted California for their refusal to comply, saying "California has just REJECTED our resolution agreement to follow federal law and keep men out of women's sports. Turns out Gov. Newsom’s acknowledgment that "it’s an issue of fairness” was empty political grandstanding. @CAgovernor, you'll be hearing from
@AGPamBondi."

California has just REJECTED our resolution agreement to follow federal law and keep men out of women's sports.

Turns out Gov. Newsom’s acknowledgment that “it’s an issue of fairness” was empty political grandstanding.@CAgovernor, you'll be hearing from @AGPamBondi. pic.twitter.com/wa945HtmG6

— Secretary Linda McMahon (@EDSecMcMahon) July 7, 2025