Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) joined “Wake Up Memphis” with Ben Deeter to discuss the state of women’s sports.
By removing or changing Title IX, Sen. Blackburn said that Democrats are “removing from girls the opportunity to have that experience” of sports and scholarships.
During a hearing this week, she spoke with former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines, who has made headlines for her strong stance in protecting women’s sports.“I had the opportunity to take my five minutes and to really praise her,” Sen. Blackburn told KWAM.
Watch the exchange below:
The fight to protect women’s sports isn’t about plastic trophies, it’s about ensuring women have the same opportunity to learn important skills.
Thank you @Riley_Gaines_ for sharing why protecting Title IX is so important. pic.twitter.com/FiGsMj2Alb— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) June 21, 2023
Listen to the full segment below:
