House Democrats Avoid Questions on Supreme Court Trans Athlete Ruling

House Democrats largely sidestepped questions about the Supreme Court ruling that now permits states to ban transgender student-athletes from competing on sports teams aligned with their gender identity. Several members focused instead on issues like the economy and government dysfunction.

Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., told Fox News Digital that the focus should be on domestic problems rather than the ruling. “I think we spend far too much time obsessing over that,” he said. “And what people should be focused on right now is the dysfunction here in Washington.”

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., echoed that sentiment, emphasizing economic concerns. “I think the focus should be on this economy and getting us out of this war of choice and bringing down gas prices so that folks do not have to make real decisions about if they’re going to put food on their table or gas in their tank,” she said. She also criticized what she called “culture wars” that divide Americans.

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision upheld state laws restricting transgender athletes, ruling that such policies did not violate the Constitution. When asked about the ruling, many House Democrats either did not know about it or shifted the conversation to other issues.

Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., suggested that decisions about sports participation should be made locally. “Let like the school athletic associations, let parents, let people at the local level decide which sports and which age groups should be co-ed or what the rules should be,” he said. Like others, he emphasized broader legislative priorities. “We should be focused on lowering inflation, ending the war, and preserving our democracy,” Magaziner added.

Only a few Democrats offered direct criticism. Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Md., called the ruling “unfortunate” for many Americans. “They didn’t get a lot right today,” she said.

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