Trump's Evolving Stance on Transgender Rights from Celebration to Promising a Ban

In 2012, Trump took credit for ending a ban on transgender women competing in the Miss Universe pageant and praised their inclusion.
Trump applauded a contestant for saying transgender women should be allowed to compete.
Trump pointed to the potential participation of transgender women in the Olympics to justify ending the pageant's ban.
Trump now vows to "ban men from participating in women's sports" and restrict transgender rights if elected president again in 2024.
LGBTQ advocacy groups praised Trump's past support for transgender women but criticize his current stance.