During a heated exchange on CNN, commentator Shermichael Singleton and author Jay Michaelson clashed over the impact of culture war issues on President-elect Trump’s election. The discussion centered on the reasons behind Kamala Harris’ loss and the controversy surrounding ads targeting biological boys in women’s sports.
Singleton argued, “I think there are a lot of families out there who don’t believe boys should play girls’ sports,” sparking a debate about transgender inclusion in sports.
Michaelson countered, “They’re not boys. I’m not going to listen to transphobia at this table.”
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CNN commentator Shermichael Singleton argued with author Jay Michaelson over the importance of culture war issues in deciding the election for President-elect Trump. (CNN)
“When you use a word that’s a slur, I’m going to interrupt!” Michaelson added. “They’re not boys. They’re not playing girls’ softball. I’m not going to sit there and listen to that.”
“Let’s just reset for a second because, look, this is a really heated issue. And Shermichael, I know you, I know that you understand that people have different views on this. I think, out of respect for Jay, let’s try to talk about this in a way that is respectful.”
“I know that you are not intending to be transphobic,” CNN anchor Abby Phillip told Singleton.
Regarding Trump campaign commercials featuring Kamala Harris supporting gender affirming care for trans people in prison, Singleton remarked, “Those ads were so effective… My point in terms of its effectiveness, regular people with children look at these things, and they say, ‘You know what? This is a bit too far. I do not agree with this. I don’t like this. I think Democrats have gone way much too much to the left on social issues.’”
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Some political figures and Trump supporters have spoken out against women’s sports involving biological men. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
“It’s not regular people,” Michaelson responded. “There’s no consensus that these are actually boys. This whole thing about trans girls is a canard. We’re talking about a tiny, tiny sliver of the population.”
Some political figures and Trump supporters, including former NCAA swimmer and OutKick contributor Riley Gaines, have critiqued women’s sports with biological men.
Gaines has shared her experience of competing alongside a transgender athlete during her college swimming career.
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