Staff Reports
In a bold move that echoes the old adage of “no more money for nonsense,” President Donald Trump has hit the University of Pennsylvania where it hurts, pausing a whopping $175 million in federal funding. The culprit? The school’s decision to allow transgender athlete Will “Lia” Thomas to compete against women in sports. This funding freeze isn’t just a slap on the wrist; it’s a clear message about protecting women’s rights in athletics, and it shows that Trump isn’t afraid to keep a promise.
The announcement came via X, the platform that has become a modern-day town square for political discourse. The White House’s tweet made it clear: promises were made, and those promises are being upheld. Trump’s administration has long taken a strong stance against policies that blur the lines of gender in sports, echoing sentiments that have resonated with many Americans who see the integrity of women’s sports as something worth fighting for.
When Trump took office, he made it crystal clear that men competing in women’s sports would not be tolerated. He signed an executive order aimed at enforcing this principle, promising to withdraw funding from institutions that dared to defy the straightforward notion that biological males should not compete against biological females. This pause in funding is part of a broader Title IX investigation into the university—essentially a wake-up call for schools that flaunt the obvious.
Remember How UPenn Allowed a Man to Compete on the Women’s Swim Team? Well… https://t.co/D7GCz6sd27
— Woodrow Williams (@Woodrow17165268) March 20, 2025
Over the years, UPenn has been in the spotlight for its controversial handling of Thomas’s participation in women’s swimming. Reports from reliable sources have consistently highlighted how resilient female athletes have bravely spoken out, even when faced with intimidating attempts to silence them from their own athletic departments. A particularly striking example involved a championship event where Thomas, competing as a woman, tied with Riley Gaines. Instead of a fair prize distribution, the situation devolved into a scenario where Gaines was told to step aside and let Thomas take home the trophy—a blatant disregard for the hard work and dedication of female athletes.
To top it all off, Thomas has recently been entangled in a secretive legal battle trying to overturn regulations that would bar biological males from women’s competitions—a move that reflects a continued push against common sense. As the dust settles on the funding freeze, it’s clear that Trump’s administration is doubling down on protecting women’s sports and sending a powerful message to institutions that prioritize political correctness over fair play.
