Donald Trump says he will deny visas for transgender Olympic athletes
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President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would direct Department of Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem to "reject any and all visa applications made by men attempting to fraudulently enter the United States while identifying as women athletes."
The president made the statement as he spoke about the 2028 Summer Olympic games that will take place in Los Angeles — just before the signing of an executive order that would prevent transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.
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