USA Fencing declines to explain reason for policy changes on national anthem, prioritizing pro-LGBTQ states

USA Fencing declines to explain reason for policy changes on national anthem, prioritizing pro-LGBTQ states

The organization has planned tournaments in previously avoided Republican-controlled states

Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs, Maia Mei Weintraub and Jacqueline Dubrovich of Team United States celebrate their gold medals at the end of the Women's Foil Team final on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Grand Palais on August 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)

Lauren Scruggs (USA) competes against Alice Volpi (ITA) in the women's foil team gold medal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Grand Palais. (Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Sports)