A Democrat who criticized trans athletes in women's sports is facing backlash from his own party.

Rep. Seth Moulton is intensifying his stance on transgender inclusion in women's sports, sparking a debate within the Democratic Party.

In an interview with The New York Times on Friday, Moulton stated that he had never received more messages from parents and members of the L.G.B.T.Q. community thanking him for his statement.

Moulton, who won re-election, has sparked a debate around transgender athletes after speaking out against his party's stance on trans athletes in women's and girls' sports. Since then, he has defended his position in several interviews, inciting more and more backlash from his party members.

Moulton stated to the media outlet that some individuals are speaking authentically as parents, while others believe the trans movement has gone too far and is putting progress at risk.

Some opponents, including Salem city councilor Kyle Davis, have urged Moulton to resign.

"We are definitely rejecting the narrative that trans people should be scapegoated or fear-mongered against," Davis stated to the Times. "If you understand the trans community, they don't view themselves as men," David added. "They don't see themselves as former men."

Other Democratic leaders, including Tom Suozzi, have endorsed Moulton's right to challenge established ideological beliefs within the party.

Suozzi stated that if we prevent leaders with successful track records from speaking about a topic that is damaging our party's faith, we will continue to lose elections.

Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, has stated that transgender athletes in women's sports was not a significant issue for voters in the 2024 election.

"According to McBride, who spoke to CNN, Donald Trump's attempts to divide and distract were not the deciding factors for voters."

Planet Chronicle' Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.