Massachusetts Progressives Call on Fellow Dem Rep. Seth Moulton to ‘Resign’ over Trans Sports Comments
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) has been accused of “betraying” his own party for speaking out against transgender male athletes in women's sports, and one Salem lawmaker has said the same. They are demanding the resignation of members of Congress.
“Democrats spend too much time trying not to offend anyone, rather than being brutally honest about the challenges facing many Americans,” Moulton said. said. interview and new york times Published on Thursday.
“I have two little girls, and I don't want them to be run over by a man or a former male athlete on the field, but as a Democrat I should be scared to say that,” he added.
Matt Chiriaku, Moulton's campaign manager and political committee director, immediately responded. resigned The newspaper said it would not comment on the controversy. boston globe.
In his hometown of Salem, Mayor Dominic Pangallo and the School Committee joint memo I'm saying Moulton's comments “do not reflect our values.”
“We want to reassure our LGBTQ+ students that as district leaders, we will always celebrate your identities, support your dreams and aspirations, and celebrate your accomplishments,” the statement to Salem residents said. It was written in the email.
Progressive Massachusetts Rep. Manny Cruz (D) criticized Mr.
“You are the first to abandon the LGBTQ+ community and break your promise,” Cruz said Friday.
“@RepMoulton’s comments yesterday and today are a large part of the reason why Democrats have underperformed nationally,” the state representative continued. “It is this kind of hypocrisy from the NDP that leads Americans to believe that our party cannot be trusted. Your blind spots and hypocrisy are visible.”
“[Moulton] You don't understand how much harm your doubling up is doing to our neighbors. Instead of participating in the oppression led by @realDonaldTrump, you should apologize and tell us your plan to protect the vulnerable. ”
Salem City Councilman Kyle Davis (D) said, “I'm not asking for an apology from Seth Moulton. I'm asking for his resignation.”
State Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D) also criticized Moulton, writing a letter to the Washington State Legislature condemning Moulton's comments. new york times And regarding X, I told him, “Please don't abandon our values.”
Mr Moulton further strengthened his position despite pushback from his own party and fellow MPs. statement obtained By WCVB on Friday:
I strongly believe in the need for competitive women's sports to limit the participation of those who have an unfair physical advantage due to being born male. I also strongly support civil rights for all Americans, including transgender rights. As always, I will fight for the rights and safety of all our citizens. These two ideas are not mutually exclusive and may differ in opinion. But there are plenty of people screaming from the far left on social media who believe I have failed the implicit Democratic purity test. We did not lose the 2024 election because of transgender people or issues. We lost in part because we shamed and belittled too many opinions held by too many voters, and that needs to stop. Have these debates now, decide on a new strategy for our party because the existing strategy has failed, and unite to oppose Trump policies wherever they compromise American values. let's.
Another Democrat, Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York, has faced backlash for espousing similar views. times article:
“Democrats have to stop pandering to the far left,” said Suozzi, who defeated former New York state Rep. Michael Ripetri (R) on Tuesday. “I don't want to discriminate against anyone, but I don't think biological boys should be allowed to play women's sports.”
“Democrats aren't saying that, and they shouldn't be saying that.”
Massachusetts Progressives Call on Fellow Dem Rep. Seth Moulton to ‘Resign’ over Trans Sports Comments
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) has been accused of “betraying” his own party for speaking out against transgender male athletes in women's sports, and one Salem lawmaker has said the same. They are demanding the resignation of members of Congress.
“Democrats spend too much time trying not to offend anyone, rather than being brutally honest about the challenges facing many Americans,” Moulton said. said. interview and new york times Published on Thursday.
“I have two little girls, and I don't want them to be run over by a man or a former male athlete on the field, but as a Democrat I should be scared to say that,” he added.
Matt Chiriaku, Moulton's campaign manager and political committee director, immediately responded. resigned The newspaper said it would not comment on the controversy. boston globe.
In his hometown of Salem, Mayor Dominic Pangallo and the School Committee joint memo I'm saying Moulton's comments “do not reflect our values.”
“We want to reassure our LGBTQ+ students that as district leaders, we will always celebrate your identities, support your dreams and aspirations, and celebrate your accomplishments,” the statement to Salem residents said. It was written in the email.
Progressive Massachusetts Rep. Manny Cruz (D) criticized Mr.
“You are the first to abandon the LGBTQ+ community and break your promise,” Cruz said Friday.
“@RepMoulton’s comments yesterday and today are a large part of the reason why Democrats have underperformed nationally,” the state representative continued. “It is this kind of hypocrisy from the NDP that leads Americans to believe that our party cannot be trusted. Your blind spots and hypocrisy are visible.”
“[Moulton] You don't understand how much harm your doubling up is doing to our neighbors. Instead of participating in the oppression led by @realDonaldTrump, you should apologize and tell us your plan to protect the vulnerable. ”
Salem City Councilman Kyle Davis (D) said, “I'm not asking for an apology from Seth Moulton. I'm asking for his resignation.”
State Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D) also criticized Moulton, writing a letter to the Washington State Legislature condemning Moulton's comments. new york times And regarding X, I told him, “Please don't abandon our values.”
Mr Moulton further strengthened his position despite pushback from his own party and fellow MPs. statement obtained By WCVB on Friday:
Another Democrat, Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York, has faced backlash for espousing similar views. times article:
“Democrats have to stop pandering to the far left,” said Suozzi, who defeated former New York state Rep. Michael Ripetri (R) on Tuesday. “I don't want to discriminate against anyone, but I don't think biological boys should be allowed to play women's sports.”
“Democrats aren't saying that, and they shouldn't be saying that.”
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