Trump Mocks Trans Athletes in Women's Sports, Faces Backlash; Melania Disapproves

• Donald Trump mocked transgender athletes in women's sports during a speech at a GOP member retreat at the Kennedy Center.
• He performed an exaggerated imitation of a female weightlifter struggling versus a trans competitor lifting easily, calling it "demeaning to women."
• Trump claimed "two transitioned people" won gold in boxing at Paris Games, which fact-checkers linked to Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting, identified as female at birth.
• Melania Trump reportedly "hates" his "unpresidential" performances, but Trump defended his actions by stating he "did become president."
• The imitation drew massive online backlash, with critics calling it "ridicule aimed at a vulnerable group," while some, like Riley Gaines, praised it.

Why It Matters: Trump's mockery of trans athletes sparks controversy and highlights ongoing debate on gender in sports.