Sen. Tuberville Urges Gov. Newsom to Ban Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports Ahead of 2028 Olympics

Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) is urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to take action against transgender women competing in women's sports ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In a letter, Tuberville praised Newsom's acknowledgment of the fairness issues surrounding this debate but expressed disappointment that he has not called for a ban. Tuberville emphasized that protecting women's sports is crucial and that 79% of Americans support this view. He called on Newsom to collaborate with the International Olympic Committee to establish clear guidelines that ensure fair competition. Tuberville stressed that this issue is not about excluding transgender athletes but about safeguarding the rights of female athletes. The senator's plea comes as discussions intensify regarding the participation of transgender athletes in the upcoming Olympics.