Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Trump Threatens California With Fines After Trans Athlete Wins Girls’ State Titles
News
By News
Published 2 days ago on
June 3, 2025

Justice Department gives California schools until June 9 to reverse transgender athlete policy or face lawsuit. (AP/Jae C. Hong)

Share

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

President Donald Trump announced plans to levy heavy financial penalties against California following a transgender student’s dual championship wins at the state track and field finals over the weekend, USA Today reported.

The president took to Truth Social early Monday, warning of “large scale fines” after AB Hernandez secured first place in both high jump and triple jump events. “Biological Male competed in California Girls State Finals, WINNING BIG, despite the fact that they were warned by me not to do so,” Trump posted at 12:56 a.m. ET.

The president called out Governor Gavin Newsom directly, writing, “As Governor Gavin Newscum fully understands, large scale fines will be imposed!!!”

Federal Pressure Mounts

The Department of Justice escalated tensions Sunday, giving California schools until June 9 to abandon a 2012 policy permitting transgender students to compete according to their gender identity. Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights, contended the practice violates the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.

“Scientific evidence shows that upsetting the historical status quo and forcing girls to compete against males would deprive them of athletic opportunities and benefits because of their sex,” Dhillon stated in correspondence to California schools.

Trump previously threatened to withhold federal funding if his February executive order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports isn’t enforced. The administration has already filed suit against Maine over similar policies.

California remains among 22 states permitting transgender athletes to participate based on gender identity. Notably, Newsom recently acknowledged that allowing transgender athletes in girls’ sports is “deeply unfair” during a podcast appearance with conservative Charlie Kirk.

Read more at USA Today.

RELATED TOPICS:

DON'T MISS

What Are Fresno Real Estate Experts Predicting for 2025 and Beyond?

DON'T MISS

First California EV Mandates Hit Automakers This Year. Most Are Not Even Close

DON'T MISS

Trump Signs Proclamation Banning Travel From 12 Countries, CBS News Reports

DON'T MISS

Sunnyvale Pitmaster Smokes Fresno BBQ Competition for Golden Ticket to World Championships

DON'T MISS

What We Know About the Colorado Attack on Israeli Hostage Demonstrators

DON'T MISS

Visalia Motorists Take Note: Traffic Shift Coming to Riggin Avenue

DON'T MISS

Really, Secretary Rubio? I’m Lying About the Kids Dying Under Trump?

DON'T MISS

Judge Denies Release in Caleb Quick Killing. Defense Cites Alleged Assaults by Victim

DON'T MISS

Nebraska Is the Latest State to Ban Transgender Students From Girls’ Sports

DON'T MISS

US Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Demanding an Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

DON'T MISS

International Basketball Comes to Fresno: Armenia vs. Costa Rica

DON'T MISS

Wired Wednesday: A New Research Hub in Southeast Fresno?

UP NEXT

Sunnyvale Pitmaster Smokes Fresno BBQ Competition for Golden Ticket to World Championships

UP NEXT

What We Know About the Colorado Attack on Israeli Hostage Demonstrators

UP NEXT

Really, Secretary Rubio? I’m Lying About the Kids Dying Under Trump?

UP NEXT

Judge Denies Release in Caleb Quick Killing. Defense Cites Alleged Assaults by Victim

UP NEXT

Nebraska Is the Latest State to Ban Transgender Students From Girls’ Sports

UP NEXT

US Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Demanding an Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

UP NEXT

International Basketball Comes to Fresno: Armenia vs. Costa Rica

UP NEXT

Wired Wednesday: A New Research Hub in Southeast Fresno?

UP NEXT

Fresno’s Southeast Plan Has a $2.2B Price Tag for Phase 1. Can the City Afford It?

UP NEXT

Trump: Putin Said Russia Would Respond to Ukraine Drone Attacks

Visalia Motorists Take Note: Traffic Shift Coming to Riggin Avenue

16 hours ago

Really, Secretary Rubio? I’m Lying About the Kids Dying Under Trump?

16 hours ago

Judge Denies Release in Caleb Quick Killing. Defense Cites Alleged Assaults by Victim

17 hours ago

Nebraska Is the Latest State to Ban Transgender Students From Girls’ Sports

17 hours ago

US Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Demanding an Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

17 hours ago

International Basketball Comes to Fresno: Armenia vs. Costa Rica

19 hours ago

Wired Wednesday: A New Research Hub in Southeast Fresno?

20 hours ago

Fresno’s Southeast Plan Has a $2.2B Price Tag for Phase 1. Can the City Afford It?

20 hours ago

Trump: Putin Said Russia Would Respond to Ukraine Drone Attacks

21 hours ago

It’s Expensive to Become a Teacher in California. This Bill Would Pay Those Who Try

21 hours ago

Trump Signs Proclamation Banning Travel From 12 Countries, CBS News Reports

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation banning travel from certain countries, CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing administrati...

14 hours ago

14 hours ago

Trump Signs Proclamation Banning Travel From 12 Countries, CBS News Reports

15 hours ago

Sunnyvale Pitmaster Smokes Fresno BBQ Competition for Golden Ticket to World Championships

16 hours ago

What We Know About the Colorado Attack on Israeli Hostage Demonstrators

16 hours ago

Visalia Motorists Take Note: Traffic Shift Coming to Riggin Avenue

16 hours ago

Really, Secretary Rubio? I’m Lying About the Kids Dying Under Trump?

Fresno clovis caleb quick
17 hours ago

Judge Denies Release in Caleb Quick Killing. Defense Cites Alleged Assaults by Victim

17 hours ago

Nebraska Is the Latest State to Ban Transgender Students From Girls’ Sports

17 hours ago

US Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Demanding an Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

Help continue the work that gets you the news that matters most.

Search

Send this to a friend