Majority of Americans Think Trans Athletes Should Compete on Teams That Match Their Biological Sex: Poll

A Gallup poll is revealing how Americans feel about what 🏆Sports teams transgender athletes can compete in.

The Gallup poll released on Wednesday found a majority of Americans, 69%, believe transgender athletes should compete on 🏆Sports teams that match their biological sex, up from 62% in May 2021.

Meanwhile, 26% say they should be able to compete on the teams that match their identity, down from 34% two years ago.

The latest survey was conducted May 1-24, 2023.

It comes as the issue of transgender athletes has become a major issue in American 🏛️Politics.

So far, over 20 states have banned transgender athletes from competing on 🏆Sports teams that do not match their biological sex.

Additionally, House Republicans voted to pass a bill restricting transgender athletes — however, it has no chance of passing the Senate.

Conservatives celebrated the poll on Twitter:

The Gallup poll also found 55% of respondents said it is “morally wrong” to change one’s gender, up from 51% two years ago.

Meanwhile, those who say it is acceptable fell to 43% from 46%.