NFL star Jack Brewer has slammed Minnesota’s Democrat Governor Tim Walz for allowing male athletes to compete in girls’ sports.
The former Minnesota Vikings player and University of Minnesota alum is set to team up with conservative activist Riley Gaines for a rally in his home state on Monday.
Their goal is to advocate for a bill that seeks to prohibit male athletes who claim to be “transgender” from participating in women’s sports.
The legislation, known as the “Preserving Girls’ Sports Act,” recently advanced through the House Education Policy Committee on February 20 and is scheduled for a vote in the House of Representatives.
If it gains approval, the bill will move to Gov. Walz’s desk, where it is widely expected to be vetoed due to Walz’s strong support for transgender rights.
The football star, who leads the Jack Brewer Foundation, expressed strong opposition to Walz’s stance in an interview with Fox News.
He criticized the governor’s position, particularly given his background as a high school football coach at Mankato West High School in the 1990s.
“It’s absolutely disgusting, and it’s why, when you see him and you see his mannerisms and the way he carries himself, you know this guy doesn’t appeal to real men and boys who have battled it out on the gridiron, man,” Brewer said.
“I have nothing in common with this guy.
“I think he’s a disgrace to the football world, to be honest.”
In April 2023, Walz signed the “Trans Refuge” bill.
The law provides protections for individuals, including children, seeking or providing life-altering gender surgeries and transgender treatments in Minnesota.
The state has recently drawn scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Education for opposing President Donald Trump’s “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order.
In defiance of Trump’s order, Minnesota is continuing to permit transgender athletes to compete in high school sports.
Adding to the debate, Walz’s daughter, Hope Walz, gained attention for posting TikTok videos in which she voiced her opposition to Trump’s directive.
She also defended the inclusion of transgender athletes in female sports.
Brewer expressed his willingness to discuss the issue with the governor.
“When I get there on Monday, if he would invite me in his office and have a conversation about this, I would respectfully accept it,” Brewer said.
“I would tell him that I know that deep down in his heart he doesn’t believe in it.
“I think, deep down in his heart, he knows it’s wrong.
“I think he’s trying to appeal to a far-left liberal base … and raise money.
“These LGBTQ groups donate a lot of money, particularly in Minnesota.
“So, the money and power they have is really pushing this legislation.”
Brewer does not expect Walz to sign the bill into law if it reaches his desk.
“You know he’s not going to do it because it’s just who he has continued to be,” Brewer said.
“I pray that he has a change of heart and an awakening, but I’m sure if he does sign it, it will just be because the money train has ended.”
Gaines also said she doesn’t expect Walz to sign the bill.
“I’m fairly certain Gov. Walz would veto this bill,” Gaines said.
“But even if it doesn’t have the best possibility of being signed into law, it is so, so important that we have these members, these representatives, these senators, on the record.
“Do they stand with women or do they not?”
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