US Senate Republicans spotlight trans athletes issue as midterms approach
Republican members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to oppose transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Democrats on the panel argued the issue distracts from voter concerns regarding cost-of-living. Both parties are positioning themselves ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
After the hearing, Darline Graham of South Carolina was among GOP senators, athletes and advocates who participated in a news conference blasting the inclusion of trans athletes on women’s sports teams.
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