Linda McMahon opens up on ongoing battle to combat trans inclusion in women's sports

Fox News senior correspondent Claudia Cowan joins 'Fox News @ Night' to discuss President Donald Trump and Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon threatening to cut finding to California schools over the transgender athlete ban.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon spoke to Fox News Digital during a tour stop during the Independent Women's Forum bus tour in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Monday. 

McMahon has been a key figure in the Trump administration's mission to counter trans athlete inclusion in women's and girls' sports, directing the Department of Education to launch several Title IX investigations into institutions that have enabled incidents to occur.

Five months into her position, McMahon has helped spearhead the formation of a new federal Title IX Investigations team in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice. 

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Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Education, testifies during her Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Feb. 13, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the ongoing national culture war over the issue burns hotter than it ever has. 

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt and prominent conservative influencer Riley Gaines are among those on the right who have suggested potential criminal prosecution for officials who allow biological males to compete in women's and girls' sports. 

The recent high school sports season has featured several instances of female athletes protesting and demonstrating against transgender opponents, whether it be forfeits or medal podium stunts, in a growing viral trend. 

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