Overview

• Sen. John Kennedy's op-ed criticized the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports.
• USA Today cited 'loaded language' and lack of citations as reasons for removal.
• Kennedy's office claims the op-ed had 17 citations and no prior editorial feedback.
• Gannett offered Kennedy the opportunity to revise the language but not the viewpoint.
• Kennedy accused USA Today of silencing dissenting opinions and acting as 'speech police.'