Meghan McCain Stands Firm on Trans Athletes in Women's Sports Following Andy Cohen Clash

Meghan McCain is not one to mince words, and her latest column in the New York Post proves just that. Following a fiery exchange with Bravo TV’s Andy Cohen over the controversial topic of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, McCain has doubled down on her stance, declaring it more a matter of fairness than tolerance.

"Opposing transgender athletes in women’s sports is not an issue of tolerance or equality. It’s about fairness — and protecting biological women," McCain argued. With her trademark directness, she added that no amount of hormonal intervention could erase the physical advantages biological males possess in sports. And let's face it, science is on her side here.

McCain also touched on another sensitive topic: locker room dynamics. She expressed strong opposition to forcing women and girls to share spaces with biological males, echoing concerns raised by former NCAA swimmers Riley Gaines and Paula Scanlan during their testimony to lawmakers. It’s a debate that’s clearly not fading into the background anytime soon.

In her column, McCain didn’t shy away from calling out the political implications of the issue, labeling it a "lose-lose culture war" for Democrats. "Why they want to die on this hill is beyond me," she questioned, pointing to the argument that the issue affects a relatively small number of people. Her counter? That same reasoning works in reverse—why promote an unfair situation for the benefit of so few?

McCain’s crusade on this topic began after she highlighted the case of Payton McNabb, who sustained injuries during a volleyball match against a transgender athlete. Andy Cohen, however, wasn’t impressed, suggesting McNabb was "vilifying" the trans community. Cohen’s rebuttal, shared on X, questioned McCain’s allyship with the LGBTQ+ community and dismissed the topic as a "non-issue." Ouch.

But McCain didn’t back down. In fact, she’s now questioning the status of her long-standing friendship with Cohen, hinting that he may have moved into the "former friend" category. Classic Meghan—when she takes a stand, she doesn’t budge.

Her final note in the column was a thank-you to those fighting alongside her, calling them brave for standing up in the face of societal pressure. Whether you agree with her or not, you’ve got to admire her unapologetic determination.