Florida Gov. DeSantis: Transgender swimmer's victory a fraud

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis jumped into the conversation about a transgender swimmer who won a collegiate title by declaring the runner-up as the real winner.

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National story. 32 articles from 20 sources. Updated Mar 23, 2022.

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7 sources
Orlando WeeklyLeft· Mar 23, 2022

Gov. Ron DeSantis declares Florida swimmer winner over trans champion

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Minneapolis Star Tribune, Kokomo Tribune, +2 more
Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis: Transgender swimmer's victory a fraud

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis: Transgender swimmer's victory a fraud

Sioux City JournalLean Left· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis: Transgender swimmer's victory a fraud

Berkshire EagleLean Left· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis: Transgender swimmer's victory a fraud

Washington PostLean Left· Mar 23, 2022

A transgender swimmer won an NCAA championship. DeSantis proclaimed a Florida resident the ‘rightful winner.’

NBC NewsLean Left· Mar 22, 2022

DeSantis slams NCAA and Lia Thomas, declares Florida swimmer 'rightful winner'

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8 sources
Ran by 9 outlets· Fox32 Chicago, FOX 35 Orlando, +7 more
Fox32 ChicagoCenter· Mar 23, 2022

Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Mar 23, 2022

Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· Mar 23, 2022

Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete

WOGX OcalaCenter· Mar 23, 2022

Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete

Fox7 AustinCenter· Mar 23, 2022

Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· Mar 22, 2022

Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete

KTVU San FranciscoCenter· Mar 22, 2022

Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete

FOX 5 New YorkCenter· Mar 22, 2022

Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete

FOX 13 TampaCenter· Mar 22, 2022

Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete

Ran by 5 outlets· NBC 6 South Florida, NBC New York, +3 more
NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. Calls 2nd Place Swimmer ‘Rightful Winner' Over Transgender Athlete

NBC New YorkLean Left· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. Calls 2nd Place Swimmer ‘Rightful Winner' Over Transgender Athlete

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. Calls 2nd Place Swimmer ‘Rightful Winner' Over Transgender Athlete

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. Calls 2nd Place Swimmer ‘Rightful Winner' Over Transgender Athlete

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. Calls 2nd Place Swimmer ‘Rightful Winner' Over Transgender Athlete

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· KAAL Rochester, WISH-TV Indianapolis, +3 more
KAAL RochesterCenter· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis: Transgender swimmer's victory a fraud

WISH-TV IndianapolisLean Left· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis: Transgender swimmer's victory a fraud

WHEC RochesterCenter· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis: Transgender swimmer's victory a fraud

Waco Tribune-HeraldCenter· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis: Transgender swimmer's victory a fraud

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis: Transgender swimmer's victory a fraud

The HillCenter· Mar 22, 2022

DeSantis rejects transgender swimmer Lia Thomas's NCAA victory

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5 sources
MyNorthwestLean Right· Mar 23, 2022· ran in 8 outlets

Florida Gov. DeSantis: Transgender swimmer's victory a fraud

BizPac ReviewRight· Mar 23, 2022

DeSantis issues proclamation making Emma Weyant the official womens' swimming champ in Florida

Breitbart NewsRight· Mar 23, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Declares Emma Weyant 'Real Winner' over Trans Swimmer

TownhallRight· Mar 22, 2022

DeSantis Issues Statement Recognizing Swimmer Emma Weyant As Champion Over Lia Thomas

Fox NewsRight· Mar 22, 2022

DeSantis declares runner-up in NCAA women’s swimming event winner over Lia Thomas