Well, folks, here we go again—another heated debate over whether biological males should be competing in women’s sports, and this time, it’s Meghan McCain and Andy Cohen stepping into the ring. And let’s just say, it didn’t take long for the gloves to come off.
Just a reminder Trump brought Mark Fogel home in four weeks and Biden couldn't get it done in four years.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) March 5, 2025
It all started when McCain shared news that Payton McNabb, a 19-year-old female volleyball player who suffered a traumatic brain injury after a transgender-identifying male spiked a ball into her head, was invited as a special guest of President Donald Trump at his Joint Address to Congress. McCain, who has been vocal about this issue, called out Democrats for blocking the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act,” a bill aimed at keeping biological males out of female sports competitions.
RECLAIM THE PANAMA CANAL!!! YESSS!!!!
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) March 5, 2025
And that’s when Andy Cohen jumped in, posting on X (formerly Twitter) to accuse McCain of “vilifying” the trans community over what he called a “non-issue” affecting “about four people in this country.”
Inject every single one of these policy proposals directly into my veins.
In. My. Veins.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) March 5, 2025
Now, if you know Meghan McCain, you know she wasn’t about to let that slide. She fired back, accusing Cohen of being indifferent to violence against female athletes and challenging him to discuss the issue on either of their platforms.
Shame on ALL the democrats who wouldn't stand for Laken Riley's mom.
Her daughter was murdered, you ghouls. We see you!
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) March 5, 2025
But then, the real mic drop came from Payton McNabb herself. She saw Cohen’s post and personally responded, shutting down his attempt to downplay the issue. “Andy, calling the protection of women’s sports a ‘non-issue’ that affects ‘four people’ is not just dismissive—it’s factually wrong,” she wrote.
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— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) February 27, 2025
She continued: “Hundreds of female athletes have lost podium spots, scholarships, and opportunities. My own injury was life-changing. And even if it were just one girl, that’s one too many. This is about fairness and safety, not ‘vilification.’”
Who could have predicted that being absolutely unhinged, elitist lunatics towards every breathing conservative in the country would have consequences? 🤣 https://t.co/VqjOMvq2gR
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) February 21, 2025
Boom.
McCain wasn’t alone in her frustration. Other prominent voices, including Megyn Kelly and former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines, also called out Senate Democrats for their decision to block the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.” The bill, introduced by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), failed to advance after a 51-45 vote—short of the 60 votes needed to proceed.
The backlash was swift. Critics pointed out that Democrats, who often claim to champion women’s rights, just voted against a bill that would have protected female athletes from being physically overpowered, injured, or robbed of opportunities by biological males.