Democrats expressed concern during private meetings with Schumer, stating they felt blindsided by GOP attacks on transgender participation in women’s sports, despite counter-ads.
The GOP spent over $77 million on ads focusing on transgender issues in Senate races, significantly impacting key Democratic campaigns in battleground states, including Ohio.
Sen. Sherrod Brown's campaign branded GOP ads as 'complete lies' while the GOP countered with attacks regarding trans individuals in girls' sports and medical procedures.
Gender-affirming care is deemed medically necessary by health organizations, but has faced political backlash; half of U.S. states now restrict trans students' sports participation.
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