Trans athlete AB Hernandez takes girls' track and field state championships in California, defying Trump
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Trans Athlete's Track Victory Sparks National Debate
Above: Transgender athlete AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley competes in the girls' triple jump during the CIF State Track and Field Championships at Veterans Memorial Stadium on May 30, 2025, in Clovis, California. Image copyright: Kirby Lee/Getty Images Sport via Getty Images
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Left narrative
Hernandez's victories showcase her dedication and skill in the face of vile bigotry, proving trans girls belong in sports. Her peers' support, not the mention the lack of evidence for trans athletes dominating or causing harm, debunks Republican-led fear-mongering. Critics, however, who are backed by Trump's divisive rhetoric, have insisted on unfairly targeting trans youth, ignoring science and fairness to push a discriminatory agenda.
Republican narrative
Hernandez's victories highlight the unfairness of allowing males in girls' sports. Trans girls, despite identifying as female, retain all the physical advantages that displace deserving girls from podiums, scholarships, and titles. Republicans are rightly challenging policies that erode Title IX protections, prioritizing biology and fairness over ideology. At the end of the day, it's liberal parents and politicians who are hurting these children, both Hernandez and his female counterparts.