Former United States international, Megan Rapinoe has criticized President Donal Trump’s executive order effectively banning trans athletes from women’s sports at public institutions.
The 39-years-old labelled Trump’s order as cruel and depraved.
Speaking recently with soccer publication, MUNDIAL, Rapinoe specifically took issues with Trump’s claim he’s protecting female athletes from trans rivals.
“Don’t tell me it’s about the rights of women’s sports,” Rapinoe said.
“That is totally disingenuous to say that.”
She added, “I think it’s just really cruel. You know, if you strip it all back, it’s just kind of cruel and depraved.
“This isn’t an issue and you aren’t going to be able to Executive Order trans people out of existence.”
Trump had signed executive orders requiring the federal government to recognize only two genders and another titled: “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.”
