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Transgender Congress member 'mystified' that GOP 'prioritizes' trans athlete bans in girls sports


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 20:00 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Del., blasted the GOP for focusing on keeping transgender athletes out of sports that align with their gender identity.

The article discusses the reaction of Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender state senator in the U.S., to the GOP's focus on banning transgender athletes from girls' sports. McBride expressed confusion and concern over the Republican-led efforts in Congress to prioritize legislation that would bar transgender girls from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity, especially at a time when other critical issues like the economy, healthcare, and education are pressing. She highlighted the lack of evidence supporting claims that transgender athletes have a significant competitive advantage, and criticized the move as an attempt to marginalize transgender individuals rather than address real policy challenges. This legislative push is seen by some, including McBride, as part of a broader cultural and political battle rather than a response to a widespread problem in sports.

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