{"id":2194502,"date":"2024-03-06T20:51:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T01:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-mike-johnson-takes-stand-for-women-with-invited-guests-at-sotu\/"},"modified":"2024-03-06T20:55:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T01:55:24","slug":"speaker-mike-johnson-takes-stand-for-women-with-invited-guests-at-sotu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-mike-johnson-takes-stand-for-women-with-invited-guests-at-sotu\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Johnson, a speaker, supports women with special guests at SOTU"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fspeaker-mike-johnson-takes-stand-for-women-with-invited-guests-at-sotu%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2194502&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House Speaker \u200dMike\u2062 Johnson \u2064Invites Riley Gaines to State of the Union Address<\/h2>\n<p>House Speaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/mike-johnson-invites-freed-israeli-hostage-to-bidens-state-of-the-union-address\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Johnson<\/a> (R-LA) has extended a special invitation to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/riley-gaines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riley Gaines<\/a>, a former collegiate swimmer-turned-female rights \u2063advocate, to attend President Joe Biden&#8217;s \u2063State of the Union address on Thursday, as exclusively revealed \u2063by Johnson&#8217;s office to The Daily Wire.<\/p>\n<p>Gaines has emerged as a prominent advocate\u200b for girls and \u2062women&#8217;s sports and spaces after facing discrimination at the 2022 NCAA Division\u200c 1 women&#8217;s swimming tournament. Despite tying with male trans-identifying \u2063swimmer Lia Thomas for\u200b fifth place in the\u2063 women&#8217;s 200 freestyle, \u2064only Thomas\u200c received the fifth place trophy for the photo-op, while Gaines\u200c was informed that \u2063her trophy would be mailed to\u2064 her later.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;Riley Gaines is a role model for America&#8217;s women and girls, inspiring them to unlock their\u200d potential and do \u200cthe\u2063 right thing, even \u2064when it isn&#8217;t popular,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Says Speaker Johnson. He further adds, <strong>&#8220;Right now, the White House is attacking athletes like Riley, undermining the integrity of women&#8217;s athletics, and pushing for men to take scholarships and roster spots from women.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Speaker Johnson \u200cexpressed his gratitude for hosting Riley at the State of the Union and \u200cproudly \u2064standing with her\u200b in her\u2064 efforts to protect women&#8217;s sports. Gaines herself expressed excitement about \u200bbeing \u200cSpeaker \u2063Johnson&#8217;s guest, highlighting his unwavering \u200dsupport for Title IX \u200cand \u200bits original intent.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;As the Biden Administration pursues their \u2063illegal administrative rewrite \u2064of Title IX, \u200cI&#8217;m confident Speaker Johnson will fight for women and common sense as he&#8217;s already done,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Gaines stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It is \u2064worth noting that the Biden administration has proposed\u200b changes to rewrite Title IX, including &#8220;gender identity,&#8221; which could potentially undermine policies that prevent biological males who identify as trans from\u2062 competing against females. Schools failing to comply with these changes may \u2063face funding consequences.<\/p>\n<div id=\"1709765079.912729\" class=\"c-virtual_list__item\" role=\"listitem\" data-qa=\"virtual-list-item\" data-item-key=\"1709765079.912729\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__background c-message_kit__background--hovered p-message_pane_message__message c-message_kit__message\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_container\" data-qa-unprocessed=\"false\" data-qa-placeholder=\"false\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__hover c-message_kit__hover--hovered\" role=\"document\" data-qa-hover=\"true\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__actions c-message_kit__actions--above\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_content\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\" data-qa=\"message-text\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\" data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\">\n<p>Johnson has also\u2063 invited Dr.\u2062 Wayne Lewis\u200b Jr., the president of Houghton University, \u200ca Christian school in upstate New York.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-rich_text_block\" dir=\"auto\">This\u200c month, Lewis fiercely \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/university-president-delivers-strong-statement-against-biological-males-womens-sports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spoke out<\/a> against men participating in women&#8217;s sports. <strong>&#8220;Biological males&#8217; participation in women&#8217;s athletics\u200c is wrong,&#8221;<\/strong> he wrote. <strong>&#8220;Most\u2062 Americans \u200dand most of the world know it to be wrong.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lewis further emphasized the detrimental impact of allowing a\u200c fringe agenda to displace talented and hardworking female athletes, erasing their historic achievements\u2063 and\u2062 records, and jeopardizing the opportunities and protections for girls and women in sports.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_content\">\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/mike-johnson-invites-freed-israeli-hostage-to-bidens-state-of-the-union-address\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Johnson\u200b Invites Freed \u200cIsraeli Hostage To Biden&#8217;s \u200cState Of The \u2063Union Address<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why has Johnson invited Gaines to the State of\u2063 the Union amidst the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ncaa-official-resigns-in-protest-of-transgender-policies-that-discriminate-against-female-student-athletes\/\" title=\"NCAA official quits over transgender policies that 'harm female athletes\">controversy surrounding transgender inclusion<\/a> in women&#8217;s sports?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cMessage_content&#8221;><\/p>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section c-message_kit__rich_text_section\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__text\">\n<p>Johnson&#8217;s invitation\u200b to Gaines comes amidst increased\u200c controversy surrounding transgender inclusion in women&#8217;s sports. The issue has divided opinions, \u200cwith some arguing for the protection of\u200d women&#8217;s\u2064 sports and others advocating for inclusion and equality for transgender athletes.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson&#8217;s\u200b invitation to Gaines is seen \u2064as a symbolic gesture\u2064 of support for the rights of biological women in sports. By inviting Gaines, a vocal advocate for women&#8217;s sports, Johnson\u200b is sending a\u2062 message\u2064 to the \u2062Biden administration and the country as a whole that he stands firmly against any \u2062measures that could erode the integrity of women&#8217;s athletics.<\/p>\n<p>Gaines, who has experienced firsthand the discrimination\u2062 faced by female athletes, is a powerful\u200d voice in \u200cthe \u200bfight to preserve\u200c fair competition for women. Her \u200dstory of tying with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sick-and-infuriating-megyn-kelly-slams-insane-lunatics-who-attacked-riley-gaines\/\" title=\"\u2018SICK And INFURIATING\u2019: Megyn Kelly Slams \u2018Insane Lunatics\u2019 Who Attacked Riley Gaines\">male trans-identifying swimmer<\/a> and being denied equal recognition highlights the challenges faced by women in sports today.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;Riley Gaines is \u200dnot \u2062only\u2062 a champion in the pool, but also a champion for fairness and equality,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>says Speaker\u200c Johnson. <strong>&#8220;Her advocacy for women&#8217;s sports and spaces \u2062is inspirational, \u2062and I am honored\u200c to have her join me at the State\u200d of the\u2062 Union. Together, we will continue to fight for\u2063 the rights of \u2064female athletes.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The controversy surrounding transgender inclusion in women&#8217;s\u2064 sports has become a heated topic of debate. While proponents argue that transgender women\u200d should be\u2064 allowed to \u200dcompete alongside \u2064cisgender women, others raise\u2062 concerns about the\u2064 potential disadvantages faced by biological females. Issues such as differing levels \u2064of muscle mass,\u2064 bone density, and testosterone levels have been cited as factors that\u2064 could \u2062provide \u200dan unfair advantage to transgender women competing in women&#8217;s sports.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson&#8217;s invitation to Gaines symbolizes the growing support for maintaining the integrity of women&#8217;s sports and ensuring a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-to-vote-on-whether-to-become-first-state-to-adopt-classical-education-model\/\" title=\"Florida to vote on becoming first state to adopt classical education model.\">level\u2062 playing field<\/a> for all\u2063 athletes. By bringing attention to Gaines&#8217; story and highlighting the flaws in current transgender inclusion policies, Johnson is taking a stand against the erasure \u2063of women in sports and advocating for fair competition based on biological sex.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 State of the Union provides a significant platform for important discussions and\u200d debates on national issues. By inviting Gaines, Speaker Johnson is shining a \u2063spotlight\u200c on the issue of transgender inclusion in\u2063 women&#8217;s sports and making it clear that he will not back down from defending the rights of \u200dfemale athletes. It\u200d is a\u2062 statement of\u200b solidarity and a call to action for lawmakers and \u200dthe public alike.<\/p>\n<p>As the country grapples with the complexities of transgender \u200cinclusion in women&#8217;s sports, it is crucial to listen to voices like Gaines&#8217; and engage in thoughtful and respectful dialogue. Speaker\u200c Johnson&#8217;s invitation to Gaines is a step towards fostering a meaningful conversation about the future of women&#8217;s sports and the protection of female athletes&#8217; rights.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;I am honored to be invited by Speaker Johnson to the State of the Union,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Gaines stated. <strong>&#8220;It\u2063 is essential that \u2063we address the challenges faced by female athletes and ensure\u200c fair competition. I hope that my presence\u2063 at the State of \u200cthe Union will bring attention to these issues and lead to\u200b positive change.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Gaines&#8217; attendance at\u200c the State of the Union will undoubtedly\u200b make a powerful statement regarding the importance of preserving\u200d women&#8217;s sports and the need for fair competition. It is a \u2064testament to \u200bthe impact of individual stories and the power of advocacy in bringing about change.<\/p>\n<p>Speaker Johnson&#8217;s\u2064 invitation to Gaines is a significant gesture that highlights the \u200dongoing battle for fairness and equality \u2062in women&#8217;s sports. It is a call\u2064 to\u2064 action for lawmakers\u2064 and citizens alike to stand up for\u200d the rights of female \u200bathletes and\u200b ensure that\u200d the integrity of women&#8217;s athletics is preserved\u2062 for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has invited Riley Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer-turned-female rights advocate, to President Joe Biden&#8217;s State of the Union address. Gaines, a prominent voice for girls and women&#8217;s sports, was displaced by a biological male. 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