Brett Favre Critiques Oregon Officials After Transgender Athlete’s Dominance in Girls’ Track Event

Brett Favre Critiques Oregon Officials After Transgender Athlete’s Dominance in Girls’ Track Event

NFL legend Brett Favre has taken issue with Oregon high school officials for permitting a transgender athlete to compete against girls during a recent track meet. This controversy arose after Ada Gallagher, a runner from McDaniel High School, recorded impressive performances at the Portland Interscholastic League event, setting new seasonal records in both the 400-meter and 200-meter races.

Gallagher’s participation has sparked a heated debate, as she outperformed her female competitors, raising concerns among many, including Favre, about the fairness of allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s events.

Strong Reaction from Favre

Favre did not hold back in expressing his disapproval. He publicly stated, “This shouldn’t be okay and shame on all the officials who would allow this.” His comments reflect a growing sentiment among critics who argue that allowing biological males to compete against female athletes undermines the integrity of women’s sports.

The former Green Bay Packers quarterback has gained notoriety for his stance on this issue over the past few years. He previously criticized transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard’s participation in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, labeling it as “unfair”. Favre further supported measures aimed at restricting transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, applauding President Donald Trump’s executive order which sought to enforce such policies.

Support for Executive Measures

In a message on social media, Favre expressed gratitude towards Trump for signing an initiative that aimed to prevent biological males from competing against female athletes. He remarked, “It’s sad that this had to happen in this day and age, but glad it was done.” Such a statement illustrates his strong belief that athletic competitions should preserve their integrity and fairness.

During an appearance on Fox News Channel with host Will Cain, Favre criticized the opinions of those who question the legitimacy of this issue. He responded notably to comments made by Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of