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Trump’s war on woke will not help women
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Trump’s war on woke will not help women

Despite posturing as a feminist champion this week, Donald Trump does not regard women as equals or the fight for female equality as legitimate.

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Feb 07, 2025
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Donald Trump is being hailed as a feminist champion for banning trans athletes from women’s sport with a presidential executive order.

"The war on women’s sport is over," he said. "My administration will not stand by and watch men beat and batter female athletes".

His order covers high schools, universities and grassroots sports and he has said it will also include the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

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Jenny Hjul
Jenny Hjul is a newspaper and magazine journalist and columnist. She has contributed to national, regional and trade titles for more than 30 years, working in London, Sydney, Edinburgh and now back in London again.
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