Trump celebrates SCOTUS move upholding trans sports bans

The ruling was a win for conservatives, who have secured bans in 27 states through state law and two more through state regulations.

Published: June 30, 2026 11:03am

President Donald Trump on Tuesday celebrated the Supreme Court's decision to uphold bans on biological men competing in women's sports in Idaho and West Virginia.

"BIG WIN: The United States Supreme Court just RULED AGAINST MEN PLAYING IN WOMEN’S SPORTS. Wow! That takes that ridiculous situation off the table!!!" he posted on Truth Social.

The Court ruled 6-3 that maintaining separate men's and women's sports was permitted under Title IX. Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh authored the majority opinion.

The ruling was a win for conservatives, who have secured bans in 27 states through state law and two more through state regulations.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.

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