CNN commentator Shermichael Singleton weighed in with writer Jay Michaelson about the importance of culture war issues in deciding the election. President-elect Trump. The exchange highlighted a heated dispute over what caused Kamala Harris’ loss and advertising targeting biological boys in women’s sports.

“I think there are a lot of families out there who don’t believe boys should be playing girls’ sports,” Singleton said, sparking a debate about the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports.

“They’re not men,” Michaelson said in response to Singleton’s comment. “I will not listen to transphobia at this table.”

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CNN commentator Shermichael Singleton weighed in with writer Jay Michaelson about the importance of culture war issues in deciding President-elect Trump’s election. (CNN)

“If you use an insulting word, I will interrupt you!” Michaelson added. “They’re not boys. They don’t play girls’ softball. I’m not going to sit there and listen to that.”

“Let’s reset for a second because look, this is a really heated topic. And Shermichael, knowing you, I know you understand that people have different opinions on this. With all due respect to Jay, let’s try this. Talk about this respectfully.”

“I know you don’t mean to be transphobic,” CNN host Abby Phillip told Singleton.

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about Trump campaign ads Expressing Harris’ support for gender-affirming care for transgender people in prison in 2020, Singleton said: “These ads were so effective… What I mean in terms of their effectiveness is that ordinary people with children look at them and say: ‘You This is a bit much. He’s gone too far. I don’t agree with that. I think the Democrats have gone too far to the left on social issues.’ “They are uncomfortable with it… You may not agree with this reality, but it is why Republicans run these ads over and over again.”

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Some political figures and Trump supporters, including former NCAA swimmer and OutKick writer Riley Gaines, have spoken out against women’s sports, including for biological men. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

“These are not ordinary people,” Michaelson responded. “There’s no consensus that these are actually boys. This whole thing about trans girls is a fabrication. We’re talking about a tiny fraction of the population.”

Some political figures and Trump supporters, including former NCAA swimmer and OutKick participant Riley Winsopposed women’s sports, including by biological men.

Throughout his career, Gaines has repeatedly described his experience having to share a locker room with a transgender contestant. swimming career at university.

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