Andy Kim suggests inclusion of transgender athletes be left to ‘the communities’ – Washington Examiner
Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) has advocated for local communities to decide on the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports rather than having a federal mandate. This stance aligns him with 45 other Democrats who recently opposed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. When questioned about Governor Gavin Newsom’s views on the fairness of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, Kim refrained from directly addressing the issue, emphasizing that decisions should be made by local schools and communities instead of the federal government. He criticized Republicans for using the issue for political gain and raised concerns about their focus on safety, given the prevalence of school shootings. Additionally, democratic Senator Elissa slotkin pointed out that the debate seems to be crafted to provoke strong reactions. Kim’s remarks reflect a broader Democratic trend towards localized decision-making on this contentious topic, contrasting with certain state leaders’ positions.
Andy Kim suggests inclusion of transgender athletes be left to ‘the communities’
Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) contended that any decision allowing transgender athletes in women’s sports ought to be left up to “the communities,” making him the latest Democratic lawmaker to weigh in on the issue in a similar manner.
Kim was one of 45 Democrats who voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act last week, with the bill failing to pass the 60-vote threshold. When asked if he agrees with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) argument that it is “deeply unfair” for transgender athletes to compete against women in sports, Kim did not provide a direct answer, instead suggesting that such a decision should not be up to the federal government.
“Well, what I agree is that we want to make sure that these decisions are made by the communities, by the communities, by the schools, and others that are the ones closest to us,” Kim explained on CNN’s State of the Union. “And understand what we know is that we‘re talking about a handful of people, a handful of athletes around the country. These decisions can be made in a way that doesn‘t require the entirety of the federal government to come in on top of that.”
He also suggested that President Donald Trump and Republicans are playing “politics” with this topic, calling this “offensive.” He also questioned why Republicans argue their focus on this issue stems around safety concerns when there were many school shootings last year.
DEMOCRATS HAVE TURNED WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH INTO A JOKE
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), meanwhile, has argued the debate on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports only happens “in order to make sparks and see sparks fly.” She also suggested that “the local community” ought to decide its stance on this matter.
Newsom’s stance against transgender athletes in women’s sports sparked ire from California Democrats, who said they were “sickened” by his remarks.
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Now loading...