Melania Trump issues rare statement on major Supreme Court ruling: ‘Respect everyone’

Melania Trump issues rare statement on major Supreme Court ruling: ‘Respect everyone’

July 1, 2026 / Sophie Clearwater /



Melania Trump made a rare statement on a Supreme Court ruling, praising the high court for upholding a West Virginia law that restricted transgender females from taking part in girls’ and women’s sports.

“As many of you may know, I fully support the LGBTQIA+ community.  But we must also ensure that our female athletes are protected and respected,” the first lady posted on X, noting she first voiced this stance in her memoir.

First lady Melania Trump issued a rare statement on the Supreme Court ruling on transgender females in women’s sports. Getty Images
Demonstrators hold signs outside the Supreme Court to celebrate the ruling on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. REUTERS

“America, we can support the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community and also protect opportunities for female athletes. Respect everyone and keep girls’ sports fair. Both ideals are essential,” she added.

Demonstrators cheer the Supreme Court’s ruling on transgender females in women’s sports. ZUMAPRESS.com

Melania Trump has been a longtime supporter of Log Cabin Republicans, a group for LGBT conservatives.



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Sophie Clearwater

Vancouver-based environmental journalist, writing about nature, sustainability, and the Pacific Northwest.

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