Cruz Blasts NCAA: ‘Used To Not Be Controversial’ To Note ‘Biological Differences Between Boys And Girls’

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) tore into NCAA President Mark Emmert during a committee hearing on Wednesday about the organization’s apparent decision to become more political, specifically on the issue of transgender athletes in sports.

“I will say, Dr. Emmert, I am concerned about just how political the NCAA has gotten on the question of transgender athletes,” Cruz said during a Commerce Committee hearing. “And in particular, on April 12th of this year, the NCAA stated, quote, ‘The NCAA board of governors firmly and unequivocally supports the opportunity for transgender student athletes to compete in college sports.’ And the NCAA further said, ‘When determining where championships are held, NCAA policy directs that only locations where host[s] can commit to providing an environment that is safe, healthy, and free of discrimination should be selected.'”