AOC Criticizes Republicans, Calls Them ‘Bigots’ Following House Vote to Prohibit Men in Women’s Sports

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) voiced her strong opposition to 218 of her fellow lawmakers for supporting a bill that bans transgender women and girls from competing in women’s sports at federally funded schools. This legislation, which has passed in the House, defines sex strictly based on biological sex at birth. Ocasio-Cortez condemned the bill as discriminatory, claiming it unfairly targets transgender girls. While some Democrats, such as Reps. Colin Allred and Seth Moulton, have expressed concerns about the party’s position on this issue, the majority of Democrats remain opposed to the bill. In contrast, Republicans are optimistic about its prospects in the Senate, citing a rise in public support.