In reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports “if it risks safety or fairness”

In a surprising shift, James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, expressed on Fox News that he now opposes allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports if it risks safety or fairness. This reversal comes after he previously opposed GOP-backed restrictions on trans student-athletes while serving in the Texas House. His new stance could impact the broader debate on transgender rights in sports, which has significant implications for inclusivity and fair competition. This change underscores the fluid nature of political positions on social issues.