Comedian, Father of Three, Says Men in Women's Sports Was Final Straw for Many Voters

Comedian Chris Distefano, a father of three daughters, has chimed in on one of the most divisive issues of the 2024 election cycle: men competing in women's sports. Speaking with Fox News Digital, Distefano called the subject a "humongous" factor for voters, including himself, in deciding how they cast their ballots.

The Trump campaign’s catchy slogan, "Kamala is for they/them, Donald Trump is for you," became a rallying cry during the election, resonating with millions of parents and conservatives. It wasn’t just a tagline for President Trump but trickled down to Republican candidates across the board, solidifying its reputation as one of the most effective slogans of the cycle.

Distefano emphasized how this issue, particularly the inclusion of transgender women in female sports categories, drove many voters away from the Democratic Party. "I think the trans women in sports thing was a humongous thing for voters," he said, adding that while some on the left attempted to frame opposition as anti-trans, many simply viewed it as a matter of fairness and common sense.

The comedian highlighted what he saw as a glaring hypocrisy in the Democratic stance: advocating for transgender athletes in women's sports while overlooking the impact on biological women. "When the Democrats came out and were like championing trans females in sports, you forgot about the actual women," he said, noting his own concerns as a father. "I don’t want my daughters competing against someone with physiological advantages."

Distefano proposed a solution that he believes could address both sides of the debate — creating a separate, dedicated league for transgender athletes. "I want a trans league. For sure, I want that. But I want biological women to play against biological women and men to play against men. Trans people can compete with trans people. We’re all for that," he suggested.

The comedian also pointed out that the Democratic Party’s failure to address this issue with what he called "common sense" measures alienated not just everyday voters but also high-profile figures like Joe Rogan. According to Distefano, this was the tipping point for many influential voices who had previously leaned left. "That’s when the shift happened," he said. "The 'Rogans' of the world started saying, 'Okay, you’ve now lost me completely.'"

Indeed, a national exit poll by the Concerned Women for America found that 70% of moderate voters considered Trump’s opposition to transgender inclusion in women’s sports and spaces an important issue. Of those surveyed, 44% said it was "very important," and 6% listed it as their top voting concern.

Distefano also praised "old-school Democrats" like Bill Maher for challenging their party’s stance on this and other cultural issues. He noted that figures like Joe Rogan, who once supported Bernie Sanders, shifted their allegiance to Trump in 2024, marking a seismic cultural and political shift.

This debate over fairness in sports has become a flashpoint in broader cultural and political battles, and its influence on the 2024 election underscores just how deeply it resonated with voters across the spectrum.