Following President Trump's executive order prohibiting biological males from participating in women's sports, Dr. Jack Turban, director of the gender psychiatry program at the University of California, San Francisco, resigned from an NCAA committee. Trump's order empowers the federal government to penalize institutions receiving federal funding that restrict athletic opportunities for women and girls.

The NCAA subsequently revised its trans-inclusion policy, implementing a complete ban on transgender athletes in women's sports. In his resignation letter to NCAA president Charlie Baker, Dr. Turban expressed his disapproval, stating the ban contradicts scientific and medical consensus and constitutes a politicization of these fields, harming vulnerable student athletes. He commended the committee's dedication to fairness and athlete safety but criticized the decision as politically motivated and lacking consultation with the committee itself.

The NCAA's policy shift came just a day after Trump's executive order. NCAA president Charlie Baker defended the decision, emphasizing the need for consistent eligibility standards across all member institutions. He believes the order provides a national standard, promoting clarity and supporting student-athlete well-being.

Dr. Turban reiterated his concerns on Instagram, expressing sadness over the NCAA's decision. This incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding transgender athletes' participation in sports and the intersection of politics, science, and athletic policy.