Overview

• Rep. Seth Moulton expressed concerns about transgender athletes competing in women's sports, citing his daughters' safety as a priority.
• Salem Democratic City Committee Chair Liz Bradt threatened to find a challenger to replace Moulton, accusing him of engaging in 'identity politics.'
• Tufts University denied claims that it blocked student internships with Moulton's office, despite a professor's reported comments to the contrary.
• Moulton's stance reflects a broader debate within the Democratic Party on addressing transgender rights and electoral strategies.
• Public opinion polls show significant support for restricting transgender athletes to teams that match their birth gender, aligning with Moulton's views.