Talarico opposes trans athletes in girls sports ‘if it endangers safety or fairness’
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in a Wednesday interview expressed his qualified opposition to transgender athletes playing in girls sports, saying such athletes should not be allowed to play if it is not fair or safe. “I oppose trans athletes playing in girls sports if it endangers safety or fairness. Every sport has to…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Texas Tribune · Sep 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM ET
- Coverage span: 15h 45m
- Coverage: 2 reports from 2 independent publications
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Talarico opposes trans athletes in girls sports ‘if it endangers safety or fairness’(opens original report in a new tab)The Texas TribuneTier B
In reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports “if it risks safety or fairness”(opens original report in a new tab)Talarico’s comments on Fox News came in contrast to positions he took in the Texas House opposing GOP restrictions on trans student-athletes. — The Texas Tribune
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