Karoline Leavitt Promises Trump Will Ban Male Access to Girls' Locker Rooms in Wake of Illinois School Drama

Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, stepped into the heated debate surrounding transgender inclusion in girls' sports and locker rooms during a press briefing on Wednesday. The controversy stems from an alleged incident in Deerfield, Illinois, where a mother claimed her daughter was required to change in a locker room with a transgender student.

Nicole Georgas, the mother in question, has filed a complaint with the Department of Justice, asserting that her daughter's privacy and mental health were compromised after refusing to change in front of the biological male student. Her plea came during a Board of Education meeting for Deerfield Public School District 109, where she passionately advocated for the restoration of locker room privacy.

While Leavitt didn’t comment directly on Georgas’ case, she made the administration's stance crystal clear. "The president has made it incredibly clear that it is the policy of this administration that there are only two genders, male and female," she said. "And we are not going to tolerate such behavior by men pretending to be women." A swipe at transgender individuals that will likely ignite further debate.

Leavitt doubled down on Trump's commitment to protect women's rights—not just in sports but also in spaces like locker rooms and bathrooms, a topic that has polarized public opinion nationwide.

Meanwhile, Illinois Democrat state representative Bob Morgan dismissed the allegations as outright falsehoods. "Because it's a lie!" Morgan declared during an Illinois General Assembly session, siding with the Deerfield community and defending the school’s handling of the situation.

Deerfield Public Schools District 109 released a statement to clarify their policies, emphasizing that students have multiple private options for changing if they prefer. "No student is required to change into a gym uniform for physical education class in front of others in locker rooms," the statement read, aligning the district's procedures with state law.

The issue, however, doesn't seem to be losing steam. Georgas’ emotional appeal—"The girls want their locker rooms and bathrooms back. They want their privacy back"—resonates with many parents who are concerned about their children’s mental well-being and safety in shared spaces.

As the debate rages on, the intersection of politics, education, and gender rights continues to spark fiery discussions across the U.S.