Stephanie Turner opens up on whether she'll return to USA Fencing after major organizational changes

Competitive fencer Stephanie Turner discusses the U.S. Olympic Committee’s decision to bar transgender women from women’s sports on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

EXCLUSIVE: Fencer Stephanie Turner became a prominent activist to protect women's sports in 2025 after footage of her kneeling in protest of a transgender opponent went viral in April. 

It was the last USA Fencing competition she took part in. In the nine months since then, USA Fencing has been scrutinized at a congressional hearing, faced multiple lawsuits over the issue of trans inclusion, changed its gender eligibility policy to only allow females to compete in women's competitions, replaced its board chair, and even issued a statement acknowledging it is looking to earn the trust of its athletes and fans after a year of controversy. 

But Turner suggested she is looking for more assurances when asked by Fox News Digital if she would consider returning to USA Fencing competitions in the wake of the recent changes.

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"This change of leadership at USA Fencing is merely a game of musical chairs. These Board members are cut from the same woke cloth and, without a watchful eye, they will resort to the same policies that got them a Congressional hearing in the first place. Due to the ongoing lawsuits, I prefer to return when the dust settles," Turner said.

USA Fencing responded on whether Turner would be welcome back.

"USA Fencing welcomes participation from any eligible athlete who meets our current membership requirements and competition rules. Our focus remains on fostering a safe, respectful, and positive environment for everyone involved in the sport," the organization said in a statement provided to Fox News