By Charles Switzer
6:52pm PST, Mar 5, 2025
Senate Democrats Block Bill Banning Trans Athletes in Women's Sports
On Monday, March 3, Senate Democrats successfully blocked a Republican-backed bill that sought to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. The legislation, introduced by Sen.
Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), was a key initiative for conservative lawmakers aiming to restrict trans participation in female sports divisions nationwide.
The bill failed to advance after Senate Democrats voted it down, arguing that it was discriminatory and an attack on transgender rights. The move quickly sparked backlash from conservative leaders, with many taking to social media to voice their frustration.
Here's what several prominent conservatives had to say…
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville
"Well, at least now the American people know the truth. Even after @realdonaldtrump's landslide election, Democrats STILL support men competing in women's sports. This is far from over. I'll NEVER stop fighting to protect women and girls." –Sen. Tommy Tuberville
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
"It's an absolute disgrace that Georgia has two senators that would defend mentally ill sexually perverse biological males pretending to be females and invading our girls and women's sports in order to BEAT little girls and women!! SHAME ON OSSOFF AND WARNOCK!!! They are SICK!!!" –Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Elon Musk
The DOGE leader and X CEO simply shared, "Wow," while retweeting a post from the White House captioned "Men do not belong in women's sports."
Sen. Tom Cotten
"Americans overwhelmingly agree that men should not be playing in women's sports. By blocking the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, Senate Democrats continue to show how out of touch they are with everyday people." –Sen. Tom Cotten
Sen. Lindsey Graham
"Clearly the radical Left still controls Democrat Senators. Apparently they have learned nothing from the last election and have chosen to oppose protecting girls and women from playing sports with biological males as their hill to die on. There is a reason 80 percent of Americans do not want girls and women playing against biological males. It is dangerous and unfair. I will continue to support President @realDonaldTrump and @SenTuberville efforts to protect girls and women's sports." —Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Rick Scott
"Floridians agree — men don't belong in women's sports. Tonight, I'll vote YES to advance my and @SenTuberville's Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Let's get it done!" –Sen. Rick Scott
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
"Shame on Democrats for not fighting to protect girls in sports! In Arkansas, we are leading the way in keeping girls safe on the field and in the locker room." –Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
