Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing backlash after she appeared to give far more attention to allowing trans girls to play in female school sports than she gave to Veterans Day.
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Wilson, whose beleaguered city is facing rampant homelessness, a pessimistic business environment and an enormous budget deficit, recently focused her attention on a law banning trans girls from playing in female sports that was heavily supported by voters.
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Washingtonians were asked at the ballot box during the midterms whether a law prohibiting students 'defined as biologically male' should be allowed to compete in school athletic activities 'intended for female students only.'
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The law, Initiative 638, also requires verification from a healthcare provider to participate in female-only sports.
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Around 56 percent of voters voted in favor of the law, while about 44 percent were opposed.
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On Tuesday, Wilson took to X and posted a three-paragraph, 148-word statement saying she was supporting the Seattle School Board's unanimous vote to challenge the law in court.
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The next day, which was Veterans Day, the mayor posted a brief, 45-word statement acknowledging and celebrating the holiday.
However, users on X were quick to point out the apparent discrepancy in how much energy Wilson devoted to each topic, and claimed that the mayor was trying to override democracy and voters' wishes.
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'Seattle socialist Mayor Katie Wilson's tweet about making sure boys can compete against girls: 3 paragraphs.
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Seattle socialist Mayor Katie Wilson's tweet about veterans: 2 sentences,' one user wrote.
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing backlash after appearing to give more attention to allowing trans girls to play in female school sports than she gave to Veterans Day
Wilson, whose city is facing rampant homelessness, said she is supporting a challenge to a law banning trans girls from playing in female sports.
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A Seattle homeless encampment is pictured
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The law, Initiative 638, was supported by around 56 percent of voters, while about 44 percent were opposed.
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Demonstrators in support of the law are pictured
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Wilson on Tuesday released this three-paragraph, 148-word statement saying she was supporting the Seattle School Board's unanimous vote to challenge the law
The next day on Veterans Day, the mayor posted this brief, 45-word statement acknowledging and celebrating the holiday
The mayor's full, lengthy statement regarding efforts to challenge Initiative 638 is as follows: 'Last night, the Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors voted to authorize legal action regarding Initiative 638.
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The Board’s decision reflects concerns shared by educators, families, community leaders, and the City of Seattle about the measure’s impact on student privacy, safety, dignity, and equitable access to educational opportunities.
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For nearly two decades, Washington schools and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association have relied on policies designed to ensure all students can participate fully in school life.
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As those longstanding protections face new challenges, we affirm the rights of transgender youth and stand with them and their families.
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As mayor, I remain committed to building a Seattle where every person is welcomed, supported, and valued, and where all young people can thrive as their authentic selves.
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'I support the Board’s decision and its commitment to creating inclusive learning environments where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.'
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The mayor's statement for Veterans Day said: 'Today we honor America's brave veterans.
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We thank you for your sacrifice and everything you've done for our great country.
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In Seattle we are proudly home to the VA Medical Center, a renowned regional hub for care and research serving 160,000 veterans.
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'Her priorities are with her base apparently,' a second user, seemingly unhappy with her brief post, said.
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'Respectfully, Mayor, about 56% of Washington voters already weighed in.
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"Election results" is a better one,' a third person said.
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This user on X and those below were quick to point out the apparent discrepency in attention Wilson devoted to each topic and said the mayor was trying to override democracy
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The people already voted to keep boys out of girls' sports.
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Why do you hate Democracy, tyrant?' a fourth user said.
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'More than 1.25 MILLION voted to protect girls' sports, passing Initiative 638 with roughly 56% support.
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And Seattle's insufferable progressive ruling class essentially told them to go f*** themselves,' a fifth person said in part.
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The Daily Mail has reached out to Wilson's office for comment regarding the backlash.
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