Minnesota’s Democratic Gov.Tim Walz faced backlash from conservatives on social media after denouncing Tuesday’s Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes in women’s sports by calling it "cruel.""As the Supreme Court says states can be cruel to trans kids, my message is clear: Here in Minnesota, we stand with and value our trans neighbors and youth," Walz posted on X as the Supreme Court was ruling in favor of West Virginia and Idaho against trans athletes who sued to gain access to girls' sports.Walz’s comment was immediately blasted on social media by conservatives, many of whom are from Minnesota."What’s cruel is making a teenage girl, already uncomfortable in her own skin, change in a locker room next to a naked boy," Minnesota Republican state Sen.
Julia Coleman posted on X."What’s cruel is letting our girls get the s--- kicked out of them by biological males on the field and lose out on scholarships and more chances to compete.
What’s cruel is putting your base above female safety and opportunities."U.S.SENATE COMMITTEE MAKES NEW TRANS ATHLETE FINDINGS AGAINST USA HOCKEYMinnesota Gov.
Tim Walz testifies during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in the U.S.Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2026.
The hearing examined alleged misuse of federal funds for Minnesota social services and Medicaid programs.(Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)"Once again you disregard the laws of America," retired Minnesota State Patrol Lt.
John Nagel, running for Congress as Republican in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, posted on X."You don't support women's rights.
You don't stand for anything.You are the face of everything that is wrong with the Democratic party.""Which Minnesota girl deserves to lose her spot on a team to a male athlete?" True North Legal attorney Renee Carlson posted on X.MARTINA NAVRATILOVA SAYS SHE TRIED TO WARN KAMALA HARRIS' CAMPAIGN ABOUT TRANS ATHLETES: 'NOBODY WOULD LISTEN'The US Supreme Court in Wash...