Inga Thompson, a three-time U.S. Olympic cyclist and lifelong Democrat, recently voiced her support for President Donald Trump’s stance on preserving women’s sports in an interview with The Telegraph. Thompson, who has been a staunch Democrat throughout her life, admitted that Trump’s commitment to protecting female athletes from competing against biological males has swayed her opinion.
One of the key elements of Trump’s campaign was his promise to prohibit biological males from competing in women’s sports. Trump has repeatedly criticized policies allowing transgender athletes to compete against biological females, calling the situation “so far out.” His advertisements highlighted Vice President Kamala Harris’s support for these policies, framing it as a key contrast to his administration’s stance.
Thompson, a vocal advocate for women in sports, found herself aligning with Trump’s position. “If he’s going to protect women, I will vote for him,” Thompson stated. “This is the biggest threat to women that I can think of happening in my generation. And I have to vote for women.”
Thompson also expressed frustration with her own party, accusing Democrats of failing to prioritize women’s rights. “Did they not learn their lesson at the Olympics about how tone-deaf they are?” she said. “I’m angry at the party, being a Democrat myself, that they continue to throw women under the bus.”
Her comments underscore growing concerns among some Democrats who feel alienated by the party’s policies on transgender participation in women’s sports. For Thompson, this issue is the “final straw.”
Thompson’s shift highlights the broader debate surrounding fairness in women’s sports and reflects Trump’s appeal to voters concerned about these policies. As the political landscape evolves, figures like Thompson demonstrate that these issues are resonating across party lines.
