MIDDLETON – Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday slammed U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton for “playing politics.” Post-election comments About transgender athletes.
“I have two little girls and I don’t want them to be run over by men or former male athletes on the field,” Moulton told the New York Times. He doubled down on his remarks in an interview with WBZ-TV, saying, “This is an example of a contentious issue that we as Democrats must be willing to address…We lose on issues like this. “There is,” he said.
Healy replies to Moulton
Healy was the first member of the LGBTQ community to serve as governor In Massachusetts, I was asked for my opinion on Mr. Moulton’s position. He said it was important for Democrats to discuss “all the issues” in the wake of the presidential election loss.
“I also think it’s important at this time that we don’t bully children, especially those who are vulnerable,” she told reporters in Middleton. “And you know I was disappointed to see that.”
Trump’s campaign expenses tens of millions About anti-trans advertising. “We have strong anti-discrimination laws here in Massachusetts, and we will continue to enforce them,” Healey said.
“I think the following arguments can be made. transgender athlete As someone who was a college athlete, it’s a different discussion. But, you know, things are so mixed up right now that what I saw and what I saw in that comment was politics toying with people,” Healy said. . We should have real conversations and not play politics with people, especially young people and vulnerable people. ”
Backlash over Moulton’s comments about trans athletes
Earlier this week, Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley also appeared to respond to Moulton’s comments, writing in a social media post: “I will always support transgender people and the entire LGBTQ+ community. I’m watching you and I love you.”
Some trans activists and anti-war demonstrators called for Moulton to resign outside a Veterans Day event on Monday. Moulton told WBZ-TV that the outrage over his comments vindicates his point.
“Democrats are clearly out of touch with most of the country on a variety of issues, and I think that’s because we preach too much and don’t listen enough,” Moulton said.
