This week, I had the privilege of joining Riley Gaines at The University of Tennessee Knoxville to speak out for fairness in women’s sports. Over 130 folks showed up, showing just how deeply this issue hits home with Tennesseans. For me, it’s not just political—it’s personal. My teenage daughter, Isabel, deserves a world where her dedication and talent are respected, not threatened by an unfair playing field.

We’re already seeing the harm being done by letting this nonsense go on. Nearly 900 medals have gone to biological men in competitions meant for biological women, taking recognition and opportunity from the girls who earned it. Recently, a girls' soccer team in Vermont felt so strongly about this that they boycotted a game rather than face a team with a biological male on it. When the courts allowed that male player to remain on the girls’ team, those girls stood up and said, "Enough."

Athletes like Danica Patrick and Riley Gaines have been outspoken about the dangers of these policies, reminding us that protecting women’s sports isn’t about denying anyone a chance to compete—it’s about ensuring that our daughters and sisters get a dadgum fair shot at their dreams. Even President Trump has pledged to ban biological men from competing in women’s sports if elected, recognizing what’s at stake.

I’ve been surrounded by strong, hardworking women my whole life. My mother Joyce, who served our country; my wife Kelly, who is my rock; and Isabel, the smartest and most talented cowgirl I know. It’s painful to think that Isabel’s accomplishments—and those of millions of young women across America—could be overshadowed by policies that ignore biology and basic fairness.

Thank you for standing with us in this effort to protect the integrity of women’s sports. Our daughters deserve a level playing field, and I’ll keep fighting to make sure they have it.