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John Thune: “The order denied federal funding to institutions that allow…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Thune: Female Athletes Deserve a Level Playing Field

Published | Video Starts at 00:10

Mr. President, it's one year this week since President Trump signed an executive order to protect women's and girls opportunities in sports. The order denied federal funding to institutions that allow women's sports to be hijacked by biological males. Mr. President, this is an issue that means a lot to me. Sports are always have been a big deal, my family and I'm proud, the proud father of two … (00:10–00:18)

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Asserts that the executive order denied federal funding to institutions allowing biological males in women's sports.

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