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Megan Rapinoe says efforts to bar trans athletes from women's sports are 'attack on women in society'
Fox News ^ | July 23, 2026 | Rachel del Guidice

Posted on 07/23/2026 4:25:41 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

Former U.S. Women's National Team star Megan Rapinoe said Tuesday that efforts to bar transgender athletes from competing in women's sports amount to "an attack on women in society," arguing the debate extends far beyond questions of fairness in athletic competition.

Appearing on ABC's "The View," Rapinoe dismissed arguments that restrictions on transgender athletes are primarily about protecting girls' and women's sports. Instead, she argued, opponents are using the issue as part of a broader campaign against women's empowerment.

"They're going after trans people in sports, and they're using this as a wedge issue because we love sports. And, you know, we don't want our little girls to be unsafe in sports. And it's like, ‘Unsafe from who? But okay,’" Rapinoe said.

"But now we're using this as like, an overarching thing, when really what we're attacking women, we're saying, ‘If you look like this as a woman, you can play, if you look like this as a woman.' There's a bill in Washington happening right now that's going to require all girls, just like full stop, to go through a sex test, an invasive, like examining their genitals to see if they're a woman," Rapinoe said.

Initiative IL26-638, according to the House Republican Caucus, would "prohibit students it defines as ‘biologically male’ from competing in certain school athletic activities intended for female students only. It would require verification of biological sex by students’ healthcare providers."

"They don't like women in sports because it helps us with confidence and power," Rapinoe said. "And we see so many women in the C-suite played elite level sports. It's just great for you physically and all of it. But it's an attack on women in society."

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Megan Rapinoe became a prominent sports activist by kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 to protest racial inequality, later pivoting to a silent standing protest without singing or placing her hand over her heart after U.S. Soccer instituted—and later repealed—a rule requiring players to stand.

1 posted on 07/23/2026 4:25:41 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

She’s an Idiot


2 posted on 07/23/2026 4:26:48 PM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: MinorityRepublican

She just PROVED that she is INSANE!


3 posted on 07/23/2026 4:27:05 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Megan who?


4 posted on 07/23/2026 4:28:08 PM PDT by Fireone (1. Avoid crowds 2.Head on a swivel 3.Be prepared to protect & defend those around you 4.Avoid crowds)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Rapinoe is a gender traitor.


5 posted on 07/23/2026 4:29:52 PM PDT by DeplorablePaul
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To: MinorityRepublican

“And it’s like, ‘Unsafe from who?”

From you lady, for starters.


6 posted on 07/23/2026 4:31:03 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

One day I’m gonna start a tranny league. Should make a mint.


7 posted on 07/23/2026 4:31:36 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: MinorityRepublican

I wonder if she has lesbian sex with the trans women?


8 posted on 07/23/2026 4:32:20 PM PDT by ansel12
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To: MinorityRepublican

“Appearing on ABC’s ‘The View...’”

She fits right in with that crowd. Of course they’d welcome her ignorant ‘view’ on the subject! Barf!


9 posted on 07/23/2026 4:33:54 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

So, this is right after she retires and doesn’t have to get body checked at midfield by a 6’4” dude? Ok. thx.


10 posted on 07/23/2026 4:35:26 PM PDT by IllumiNaughtyByNature (Polls are designed to sell more ads & polls only. If it's not a horse race the money dries up.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Coward. Plain and simple.

She retires and then becomes an advocate for men playing women’s sports.


11 posted on 07/23/2026 4:37:13 PM PDT by FlipWilson
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Barring men from womens’ sports is an “attack on women.”

Who sets the lowest bar for rank stupidity? Actors? Singers? Musicians? Athletes? Politicians? It’s quite a contest.


12 posted on 07/23/2026 4:38:19 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: FlipWilson
She retires and then becomes an advocate for men playing women’s sports

Someone sent her a check (it wouldn't surprise me).

13 posted on 07/23/2026 4:40:07 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Your cucumber misses you, charlatan.


14 posted on 07/23/2026 4:41:13 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: MinorityRepublican

oh, it’s Me Again


15 posted on 07/23/2026 4:42:40 PM PDT by Third Person
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To: MinorityRepublican

Megan is “an attack on women in society” all by her lonesome.


16 posted on 07/23/2026 4:43:52 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Israel First. America... who cares?)
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To: MinorityRepublican

I’d call her the “C” word, but it probably doesn’t apply. Skank loser will do anything for notoriety now that she’s a nothing.


17 posted on 07/23/2026 4:48:09 PM PDT by DAC21
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To: butlerweave

Please don’t disrespect iDIOTS !!!!


18 posted on 07/23/2026 4:49:33 PM PDT by Pearfect ( )
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To: butlerweave

Please don’t disrespect iDIOTS !!!!


19 posted on 07/23/2026 4:49:37 PM PDT by Pearfect ( )
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To: butlerweave

Please don’t disrespect iDIOTS !!!!


20 posted on 07/23/2026 4:49:40 PM PDT by Pearfect ( )
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