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

USA Fencing announced changes to two of its controversial policies after its board of directors voted on amendments last Saturday. The organization has addressed the changes to Fox News Digital. 

One change was to a policy that discouraged hosting events in states that were deemed to have anti-LGBTQ laws, as the organization now intends to give equal consideration to all 50 states. The other change was to a policy that did not require the national anthem to be played before certain events. 

USA Fencing declined to explain the decisions behind the new policies. 

"It would be inappropriate for staff to speculate on the personal motivations ...