Sherrill Silent on Trans‑Athlete Votes; Trump Criticizes
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor, has not publicly addressed her congressional voting record on bills concerning transgender athletes in women's sports, prompting a Truth Social rebuke from President Donald Trump and criticism from activists and the state GOP. Fox News reports it reached out repeatedly to Sherrill's campaign with no response and highlights her votes against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act and co-sponsorship of the Equality Act and the Transgender Bill of Rights, while local lawsuits by an out‑of‑state athlete provide immediate context.
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Mikie Sherrill remains silent on issue of trans athletes in women's sports as Trump calls her out for it
New information:
- Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D‑NJ) declined to clarify her position on congressional votes about transgender athletes, according to Fox News Digital.
- President Trump posted on Truth Social criticizing Sherrill by name for supporting 'men playing in Women’s Sports' and other positions.
- Article cites that Sherrill voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (first proposed in 2023 and reintroduced in February) and co‑sponsored the Equality Act and the Transgender Bill of Rights.