Jennifer Cei Critiques ACLU and Megan Rapinoe’s Campaign for Transgender Athletes

Jennifer Cei expressed strong disapproval of the ACLU and Megan Rapinoe after viewing a video promoting transgender athletes as part of the organization’s newest initiative.

She described her feelings as “very angry” in response to the campaign.

Cei is recognized as the U.S. national gymnastics champion and is associated with XX-XY Athletics, a company that supports women’s sports and advocates for protective measures.

The ACLU released a video under its “More Than A Game” campaign, which aims to endorse transgender athletes. According to the organization, it supports transgender youth and their families, affirming their right to “be themselves.”

The video features notable athletes like Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, and Brianna Turner, emphasizing that backing transgender youth transcends sports and touches on freedom.

In a discussion with Fox News Digital, Cei didn’t hold back her thoughts on the matter.

“Sports aren’t like that. They are about competition. They aren’t just about being inclusive; not everyone qualifies for the team,” she stated.

“Competing, improving, and self-reliance—these aspects define sports. They have rules. You can’t simply opt out of them. It’s puzzling how anyone could equate sports with anything other than competition.”

This discussion unfolds as the Supreme Court reviews a case related to the protections for female athletes, with the ACLU backing transgender athletes.

Becky Pepper Jackson is also featured in the campaign, a track and field athlete who faced suspension following West Virginia’s ban on transgender participation in women’s sports. Currently, her case is pending before the Supreme Court. In 2021, she filed a lawsuit challenging a law that prohibits biological males from competing in women’s sports.

Identifying as female since the third grade, Jackson has been on puberty blockers.

Last year, she secured a spot at the West Virginia Girls High School Track and Field Championships, placing third in the discus and eighth in the shot put in the Class AAA category.

While court documents refer to her as BPJ, her mother and ACLU attorneys publicly use her full name, Becky.

Cei raised concerns about the fairness of allowing biological males into women’s sports.

“Male superiority, in many ways, surpasses results from performance-enhancing drugs,” she remarked.

She suggested that Rapinoe would support a level playing field during her playing years.

“Megan Rapinoe is incredibly competitive. She achieved Olympic and World Cup success and is one of the most renowned soccer players globally. This stance frustrates me; it’s as if she’s pulling the ladder up behind her. I doubt she’d approve of unfair advantages through drugs,” Cei shared.

She highlighted that the ACLU’s message misrepresents the essence of sports.

“They’re distorting competitive sports’ core principles. If the goal is self-expression, maybe try a talent contest. That’s not what sports are for. That’s why this ad is so frustrating.”

Cei emphasized the need push back against this narrative.

“We must reclaim our culture. It’s not right to ask athletes to disappear quietly. That’s not going to happen,” she pointed out.

Her worries extend to a broader agenda that might undermine women’s opportunities in sports.

“They want us to accept their marginalization and allow the boys to claim victories and opportunities civilly. That’s not going to happen,” she asserted.

Cei explained that being an athlete entails significant dedication and sacrifice.

“I dedicated 15 years to gymnastics, often training up to ten hours a day—even through injuries. I prioritized training over social events in high school. I did it because I love the sport and take great pride in it,” she reflected.

Cei concluded that both she and Rapinoe share a drive to win.

She found the current narrative “insulting,” emphasizing the fulfillment that comes from giving your best.

“You have to strive for your personal best. True satisfaction arises from that,” she said, reiterating her belief that “all girls deserve fair competition.”

The Supreme Court case at hand includes Little v. Hecox from Idaho and West Virginia vs. BPJ, with a decision anticipated by early summer.

As of now, neither the ACLU nor Megan Rapinoe has responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.