Political theatrics hit a new high this week as former President Trump pitched another tantrum about transgender athletes, specifically targeting AB Hernandez, a junior track star from Jurupa Valley High School who won first and second-place medals at the state championships.

The Political Playground

Trump’s social media rant threatened to pull federal funding from California schools, claiming a “biological male” competed in girls’ state finals. But here’s the tea: he doesn’t actually have the legal muscle to make that happen. California Attorney General Rob Bonta is already pushing back, essentially telling the Trump administration to take a seat.

The Legal Lowdown

California state law explicitly allows transgender students to compete on teams matching their gender identity. The NCAA might be playing a different game, recently changing rules to prohibit transgender women from competing, but state law remains crystal clear: discrimination is not an option.

The Real Impact

Despite the political noise, AB Hernandez’s victory speaks volumes. At the state track and field championships, she shared her podium moments with competitors who smiled supportively - a powerful image of inclusivity that transcends political grandstanding.

The bottom line? Trump’s threats are more bark than bite, and California isn’t backing down from protecting its students’ rights.