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John Oliver’s recent defense of biological men competing in women’s sports has drawn sharp criticism from conservatives who argue he’s ignoring basic biology and fairness. Bob Brooks, a Newsmax anchor, slammed Oliver’s stance, calling it “absurd” and “unfair” to female athletes. Brooks highlighted the case of a biological male winning a girls’ high jump competition in Oregon, pointing out the obvious physical advantage: the same athlete finished last in the boys’ division just two years earlier.
Oliver’s claim that trans athletes don’t threaten fairness was met with disbelief. Critics like J.K. Rowling accused him of prioritizing woke ideology over science. Rowling tweeted, “It’s time to read the f*ing room,” suggesting Oliver is out of touch with public opinion. Polls show nearly 80% of Americans oppose men in women’s sports, yet Oliver dismisses these concerns as a “fixation of the Right.”
Brooks argued that allowing men in women’s sports undermines decades of progress for female athletes. He cited Olympians like Riley Gaines, who was forced to compete against Lia Thomas, a biological male swimmer. Gaines has spoken about the humiliation of sharing locker rooms and losing opportunities to trans athletes. Oliver mocked such stories, claiming the “worst part” for Gaines was briefly losing a trophy—a dismissive take that outraged many.
The left’s obsession with identity politics over reality is clear, Brooks said. He noted that even the United Nations has warned about the dangers of erasing women’s sports categories. A 2024 UN report found nearly 900 medals had been won by biological males in women’s events, a figure Oliver tried to downplay by focusing on “unpopular” sports. Critics countered that no sport is too minor to deserve fairness.
Conservatives see this as part of a broader cultural battle. Brooks asked, “Why are they so obsessed with getting men to compete against women?” He called it a “weird” and “bizarre” push that disrespects women’s achievements. The answer, he argued, lies in radical gender ideology that prioritizes feelings over facts.
The backlash against Oliver isn’t just political—it’s personal for female athletes. Stephanie Turner, a fencer who refused to compete against a male opponent, was ridiculed by Oliver as unserious. Yet her stand resonated with many who see women’s sports as worth protecting. As Brooks put it, “The cases should be zero.”
In the end, the debate boils down to common sense. Men and women are biologically different, and pretending otherwise harms women. Oliver’s jokes and deflection can’t change that reality. For conservatives, this isn’t about hate—it’s about preserving fairness and dignity for female athletes everywhere.
