Democrat Maine Rep. Jared Golden is under fire after refusing to explain his repeated votes allowing biological men to compete in women’s sports, a stance that has drawn sharp criticism from conservatives and even members of his own party. Footage exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation shows Golden stonewalling when confronted by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) about his controversial record.
“Congressman Golden, will you apologize for repeatedly voting to allow men in women’s sports?” an NRCC representative asked. “Why did you take those anti-women votes, congressman?”
Golden, a supposed moderate, offered no defense—just silence. His voting record tells the story: On January 14, he opposed H.R. 28, a bill that would have protected Title IX by banning biological males from women’s sports. The measure passed with near-unanimous Republican support and just two Democrats crossing party lines. This wasn’t Golden’s first betrayal of female athletes—he also voted against a similar bill in April 2023 and co-sponsored the radical Equality Act in 2021, which would have forced schools to allow men in women’s locker rooms and bathrooms.
Now, facing a potential primary challenge and a tough re-election bid, Golden is scrambling to rewrite history. In a desperate attempt to backtrack, he told WGME-TV in February that “biological boys shouldn’t compete in sports against biological girls.” But Mainers aren’t fooled. His sudden “change of heart” comes only after President Donald Trump clashed with Democratic Gov. Janet Mills over her refusal to enforce commonsense protections for women’s sports.
Golden’s political survival is far from guaranteed. State auditor Matthew Dunlap is reportedly considering a primary challenge, while Republicans see his seat as a prime pickup opportunity. The NRCC and Trump allies are hammering Golden for his anti-woman votes, exposing the hypocrisy of a Democrat who claims to represent working-class Mainers while siding with radical gender ideology.
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Meanwhile, President Trump continues to lead the charge in defending women’s sports, signing executive orders to preserve fairness and calling out leftist politicians like Golden who prioritize woke activism over common sense. While the liberal media turns a blind eye to Democrats’ extremism, conservatives are holding them accountable—and Golden’s evasion speaks volumes.