Kylie Humphries Presents Order of Ikos to Trump

Olympic bobsled champion Kylie Humphries honored President Donald Trump with the Order of Ikos during a Women’s History Month event at the White House. She became emotional as she spoke about her pride in becoming a mother through IVF, a process supported by Trump’s policies.

The Ikos Medal, meant for someone who has influenced her Olympic career, was presented to Trump in recognition of his IVF initiatives and efforts to protect women’s sports from biological male participation. Humphries expressed her gratitude by saying, “I want to highlight the support you’ve shown for women’s sports, especially in maintaining the integrity of women’s competitions.” She noted that Trump’s policies would broaden access to IVF for families like hers.

Trump remarked, “I knew I liked her,” in response to the accolade. At the same event, he reiterated his commitment to preventing biological males from competing in women’s sports at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He also stated that protections for women’s sports would be part of the Save America Act.

Humphries has publicly supported Trump and the Republican party, especially following her recent success in becoming the most decorated female bobsledder in Olympic history. In a prior interview, she stated her belief in protecting women’s sports and confirmed she voted for Trump. Despite this, she mentioned she has faced criticism from some of her peers.

“There are certainly people who disagree with my views, and they make it known,” she explained. “There’s a lot of name-calling, and while I understand politics can evoke strong feelings, it’s important to acknowledge differing beliefs.” She added, “I might not agree with their opinions, but that’s just part of how things are.”

Throughout her journey, Humphries has often felt competition weight on her shoulders. “I’m used to it,” she said. “Being in a less-than-welcoming environment has, perhaps, pushed me to strive harder as an athlete.”

During her speech, she became visibly emotional, especially when discussing motherhood. She recalled being told after giving birth that she might not reach top athletic performance again, a claim she was determined to counter. “There are no guarantees in the journey to motherhood,” she reflected. “Many warned that my body and mind would change, but I wanted to prove otherwise—show that it’s possible to follow your dreams and be a mom.”

Humphries and her teammate, Air Force member Jasmine Jones, made history by becoming the first mother duo to win a medal in Olympic bobsledding for the United States. Jones shared the significance of their success, remarking, “It shows that you can achieve your dreams and still choose to become a parent. It’s inspiring for other athletes considering starting a family.”