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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was criticized on social media for a post celebrating “Transgender Awareness Week.”

Many of the criticisms were leveled by activists fighting for the protection of women’s sports from biological male transgender athletes.

Figures to speak out are former U.S. gymnast and XX-XY Athletics co-founder Jennifer Sey, and former UPenn women’s swimmer and conservative influencer Paula Scanlan.

Ocasio-Cortez was the subject of immense criticism for advocating in favor of trans athletes in women’s and girls’ sports in 2024 and early 2025. The congresswoman then sparked a viral feud with conservative activist Riley Gaines at the end of October.

In a series of X posts, Ocasio-Cortez mocked Gaines, who had just given

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