Democrats accused of ‘No Kings’ hypocrisy over push to change voter-approved trans sports measures

Voters in Colorado and Washington state approved restrictions on transgender girls’ participation in girls’ sports, prompting Democratic officials to discuss changing or overturning the measures. Republicans accused them of hypocrisy because they have supported “No Kings” protests, which criticise President Donald Trump over what organisers describe as authoritarian conduct.

Colorado Governor-elect Philip Weiser said the state legislature could consider adjustments, raising concerns about privacy and physical examinations for student athletes. In Washington, Representative Pramila Jayapal said supporters would plan to overturn the initiative, which bars students defined as biologically male from girls’ K-12 sports and passed with about 56% support. Colorado voters also approved measures on fentanyl penalties and gender-related surgeries for minors.