As more Americans become disillusioned on transgenderism and public opinion turns strongly against men in women’s sports, so-called “sex change” operations for minors, and gender ideology in schools, many high-profile Democrats are frantically trying to appear more moderate on the issue. But when pressed, it becomes clear that the same left-wing radicalism still simmers beneath the surface of this new centrist façade.
The latest liberal partisan to try to paper over his extreme views is Rahm Emanuel, former Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama, Mayor of Chicago (2011-2019), and President Joe Biden’s Ambassador to Japan. Emanuel has been largely irrelevant on the national political scene in recent years, but comments made on “The Megyn Kelly Show” last week quickly generated buzz on both sides of the political aisle.
Emanuel appeared on the show to discuss how Democrats “lost their way,” a potential 2028 presidential run, and his views on transgender ideology. Kelly asked Emanuel point-blank if he believes men can become women.
“Can a man become a woman? No,” Emanuel responded. The former mayor also said he does not believe men should be allowed to compete on women’s sports teams. “As a father of both a son and two girls, they are fundamentally physically different, and we have to… that’s just biology.” He then joked that he would have to go into “witness protection” for his answer.
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