Education Secretary Linda McMahon Critiques California's Trans Athlete Policy

Education Secretary Linda McMahon expressed opposition to California's policy allowing trans-identifying biological male athletes to compete in girls' sports. In an interview with OutKick, McMahon criticized the state's 'shared podium' policy and called on Governor Gavin Newsom to take a definitive stance on the issue. McMahon stated that Title IX should protect female athletes and emphasized that girls should compete against girls and boys against boys. She highlighted the ongoing debate in California, particularly following the participation of AB Hernandez, a biological male who identifies as a girl, in girls' track events. McMahon also mentioned that the federal government has taken action against California's policies, citing a finding by the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights that the California Department of Education violated Title IX. She expressed concern about the implications of these policies on female-only spaces and reiterated the administration's commitment to enforcing sex-based protections in education and athletics.