NCAA President Faces Scrutiny Over Transgender Athlete Policies

Charlie Baker defends NCAA's approach to transgender inclusion, citing federal law, as lawmakers question fairness in women's sports.

NCAA President Charlie Baker revealed there are fewer than 10 transgender athletes competing in college sports out of 510,000 total NCAA athletes.
Republican senators criticized the NCAA for allowing transgender athletes to compete on women's teams and use facilities aligned with their gender identity.
Baker cited federal law and court rulings as reasons the NCAA has not implemented a ban, while expressing openness to working with Congress on a federal standard.
Sen. John Kennedy and Sen. Josh Hawley argued that the NCAA should take a stronger stance, with Kennedy accusing the organization of avoiding responsibility.
The issue of transgender inclusion in sports remains politically divisive, with some Democrats, including Sen. Dick Durbin, downplaying its significance compared to broader women's sports improvements.