Khelif, confirmed as a woman assigned female at birth, faced online hate due to misinformation perpetuated by anti-trans groups allied with Republican Party. False claims about her gender enraged Christian nationalists and fueled attacks on transgender rights.
The far-right, including Trump and Musk, capitalized on misinformation about Khelif's gender, aiming to politicize transgender women in sports. Conservatives are shifting focus towards attacking queer youth post-marriage equality.
Khelif's case highlights the harmful impact of false information spread by right-wing media on transgender individuals, reflecting a broader trend targeting LGBTQ rights. Conservatives instrumentalize transgender athletes to push their political agendas against LGBTQ students.
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