It also calls for the secretary of state and the Department of Homeland Security to “review and adjust, as needed, policies permitting admission to the United States of males seeking to participate in women’s sports.”

There is no evidence that male athletes have ever competed in women’s Olympic events.

Before signing the order, Trump stated: “From now on, women’s sports will be only for women. We’ve gotten the woke lunacy out of our military and now we’re getting it out of women’s sports.”

Speaking about Los Angeles hosting the Olympics, he added: “In Los Angeles in 2028, my administration will not stand by and watch men beat and batter female athletes. We’re not going to let it happen.

“Just to make sure, I’m also directing our secretary of homeland security to deny any and all visa applications made by men attempting to fraudulently enter the US while identifying as women athletes to try and get into the games.”

Officials with the LA28 organizing committee did not immediately respond to requests for comment. However, outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach stated in December that Olympic organizers were “very confident” they could work with the Trump administration, according to PA.