Jen Psaki claims there is no evidence that transgender athletes pose a threat to girls’ sports
By
Matt Lamb
November 19, 2024 3:23 pm
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Transgender athletes are not a “threat to safety or fairness,” according to MSNBC host and former White House press secretary Jen Psaki.
She made the comments on her show Sunday in the context of criticism that Democrats were too extreme on transgender issues, which contributed to their loss on election night.
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), for example, came out against boys competing against girls after the election, but he has continued to receive backlash from his own party. Psaki specifically criticized Moulton during her segment on Sunday.
She referenced ads that “created the perception” of widespread domination by boys in girls’ sports.
“Look, reflection is good, but if that were actually an issue at thousands of schools across the country, it would be worthy of a debate,” she said. “But there are just incredibly few examples of transgender girls playing in youth sports. And when we see those examples, there isn’t evidence that these kids are a threat to safety or fairness.”
But male athletes competing against females is both a threat to safety and fairness. Consider high school volleyball player Payton McNabb, who suffers from paralysis after a male opponent spiked the ball into her head. Transgender basketball players have also led to injuries in high school games, including in Vermont and Massachusetts.
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