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Dem scrambles to change tune on trans athletes as Trump targets past record: ‘Annie Trannie’

Andrews defended her current position on transgender athletes while campaigning amid criticism of her past opposition to a state sports law.

Dem scrambles to change tune on trans athletes as Trump targets past record: ‘Annie Trannie’
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Annie Andrews is emphasizing opposition to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports as President Trump attacks her past opposition to South Carolina’s Save Women’s Sports Act. The dispute is drawing attention as Andrews campaigns for the Senate.

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Democratic Senate candidate whose current comments on transgender athletes are contrasted with her prior opposition to state legislation

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who criticized Andrews and shared an attack ad about her positions

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative who previously criticized Andrews over her opposition to a state bill

Marcy Kaptur
D · OH-9

Representative cited as another Democrat whose position on transgender policies drew attention

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Republican senator and Andrews’s opponent in the South Carolina Senate race

Representative cited as another Democrat whose position on transgender policies drew attention

Iowa congressional candidate cited as another Democrat whose position on transgender policies drew attention

ALSO MENTIONED  Nick Puglia, National Republican Senatorial Regional Press Secretary who criticized Andrews

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Trump Endorses Darline Graham, Uses Anti-Trans Slur Against Annie Andrews

President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham and used an anti-trans slur against South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews. Left-leaning outlets emphasize condemnation of Trump's language and reactions to it, while some later coverage scrutinizes Andrews's campaign ad and positions on transgender issues. Center outlets generally report the attack alongside Andrews's response and the competitive race, with some also covering her health-care agenda. Right-leaning outlets connect the endorsement and attack to campaign dynamics, with Fox News also emphasizing Andrews's current comments alongside her past position.

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