El-Sayed: Internet Will Corrupt Girls, Not Locker Rooms

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A Michigan Democrat Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, has sparked controversy by arguing that parents should stop trying to ‘protect’ their daughters from males in sports teams and private spaces, claiming the internet will corrupt them regardless. El-Sayed made his remarks during a recent ’60 Minutes’ interview, which aired just days before the November elections. When asked about transgender athletes in sports, El-Sayed downplayed the issue, suggesting that social conflicts are often manufactured.

El-Sayed’s Argument on Information Access

El-Sayed emphasized the importance of the free flow of information, stating that the internet is a ‘real thing’ and that trying to shield children from it is outdated. He argued that parents should focus on engaging with their children and helping them navigate the world, rather than attempting to control their exposure to information.

Impact on Female Athletes

Thousands of female athletes have been affected by the inclusion of transgender athletes in competitions, according to SheWon, a volunteer-run database. As of June 2025, the organization has documented 3,419 displaced podium spots across 1,433 competitions, impacting 2,389 women and girls in 46 sports. This data highlights the real-world consequences of allowing boys to compete in girls’ sports.

Privacy Concerns in Locker Rooms

Female athletes have also faced privacy issues, such as being exposed to nude males in locker rooms. For example, female swimmers at the 2022 NCAA championships were forced to share a locker room with trans-identifying swimmer Lia Thomas, who has intact male genitalia. Female athletes later reported encountering Thomas naked while changing. Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer, testified in a congressional hearing that she and her teammates were expected to undress in front of Thomas, with some girls resorting to bathroom stalls to preserve their privacy.

Source: Daily Wire

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Connor Davis