Former Minnesota Vikings player Jack Brewer is speaking out against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) support for allowing “trans” athletes to compete in girls’ sports, calling the governor a “disgrace” to the football world.
Brewer, who played football at the University of Minnesota, has become an outspoken advocate for the protection of women’s sports.
He is set to join conservative activist Riley Gaines at a rally on Monday in his home state to push for the “Preserving Girls’ Sports Act,” which was recently passed by the Minnesota House Education Policy Committee. The bill seeks to prevent biological males from competing in women’s sports at the high school level.
Brewer’s comments came as Walz’s stance on “transgender” rights has been in the spotlight. The governor has shown strong support for “transgender” individuals, having signed several bills to protect “trans” rights, including the controversial “Trans Refuge” bill, which shields those seeking and providing s*x change treatment in Minnesota.
Walz’s push to protect “transgender” rights has led to significant backlash, particularly regarding the inclusion of “trans” athletes in women’s sports.
Brewer condemned Walz’s position, calling it “disgusting” and questioning the governor’s character.
“It’s absolutely disgusting, and it’s why, when you see him and you see his mannerisms and the way he carries himself, you know this guy doesn’t appeal to real men and boys who have battled it out on the gridiron, man,” Brewer told Fox News. “I have nothing in common with this guy. I think he’s a disgrace to the football world to be honest.”
Brewer, the founder of the Jack Brewer Foundation, has been an outspoken critic of policies that allow “trans” athletes to compete in women’s sports, arguing that it creates an unfair advantage.
He believes that allowing “trans” athletes to compete in women’s sports undermines the integrity of female athletics and presents a threat to young female athletes who are trying to compete on an equal playing field, according to Fox News.
Minnesota’s “Preserving Girls’ Sports Act” seeks to address this issue by banning “transgender” athletes from participating in sports that align with their gender identity.
However, the bill’s chances of becoming law are uncertain, as Governor Walz is expected to veto it. Brewer remains hopeful that the bill will succeed, though he is not optimistic about Walz’s support.
“When I get there on Monday, if he would invite me in his office and have a conversation about this, I would respectfully accept it,” Brewer said. “I would tell him that deep down in his heart, he knows this is wrong. I think he’s trying to appeal to a far-left liberal base and raise money. These LGBTQ groups donate a lot of money, particularly in Minnesota.”
Brewer and Gaines both expressed doubts that Walz would sign the bill into law. Gaines, who has become a prominent advocate for protecting women’s sports from “trans” athletes, noted that while the bill may not pass, it is crucial to have lawmakers on record about where they stand on the issue.
As the debate over “trans” athletes in women’s sports continues to heat up across the country, Brewer’s remarks highlight the ongoing divide between those who advocate for “transgender” rights and those who argue that women’s sports should remain separate and fair for biological females.
