Recent surveys reveal a significant majority of Americans, including a substantial portion of Democrats, disagree with allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports. A New York Times/Ipsos poll found that 79% of respondents believe biological males who identify as women should not participate in women's sports. This sentiment echoes across party lines, with 67% of Democrats and a staggering 94% of Republicans opposing the inclusion of transgender women in women's sports.

The issue gained considerable traction during the 2024 election cycle, becoming a central campaign topic for then-candidate Donald Trump and other Republicans. A national exit poll conducted by the Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee revealed that 70% of moderate voters considered Trump's stance on transgender athletes in women's sports and bathrooms to be a significant factor in their voting decisions. For 6% of these voters, it was the most crucial issue, while 44% deemed it "very important."

These findings align with other surveys. A Gallup poll from the previous year indicated that almost 70% of Americans believe biological men should not be allowed to compete in women's sports. Similarly, a survey by NORC at the University of Chicago found that 65% of respondents opposed allowing transgender athletes to participate in sports leagues matching their gender identity rather than their biological sex. This opposition rose to 69% when specifically addressing adult transgender women competing in women's sports.

With renewed focus on this issue, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which addresses the participation of transgender women in sports, has passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate, where its passage could lead to its enactment into law.