Two blue state House Democrats criticize the Democratic Party's stance on transgender athletes following Harris' loss.

In the aftermath of Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat in the 2024 presidential election, two blue-state Democrats have distanced themselves from the progressive wing of their party, citing the party's support for transgender athletes in girls' sports as one of the issues that harmed Democrats.

"Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., stated in a report published by The New York Times on Thursday that the Democrats must cease catering to the far left. He added, "I don't want to discriminate against anyone, but I believe biological boys should not participate in girls' sports.""

Suozzi stated that Democrats should be saying something different.

In Tuesday's election, the congressman barely retained his Queens and Nassau swing seat, according to the Times.

Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts criticized his party's stance on transgender athletes, stating that it is not in line with the views of most Americans.

"Democrats prioritize avoiding offense over honesty about the challenges faced by Americans, as evidenced by Moulton's statement in The New York Times report," said Moulton. "As a father of two girls, I'm concerned about their safety on a playing field, but as a Democrat, I feel pressured to remain silent on this issue."

A Gallup poll from last year revealed that approximately 70% of Americans do not believe that biological men should be permitted to compete in women's sports.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., criticized the Democratic Party for its support of "identity politics," which he believes led to a loss of working-class voters.

"The Democratic Party has become a party of identity politics, rather than understanding the working class, according to a report in the Times. This trend of workers leaving the Democratic Party started with Whites and has accelerated to include Latinos and Blacks."

On Tuesday, President-elect Trump secured his victory by winning crucial battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia, and Michigan. He expanded his 2020 coalition, winning over Black and Latino voters and flipping several Democratic strongholds across the country.

The GOP had a successful Election Night, winning the Senate and coming close to winning the House, while many key races are still too close to call.