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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 7 MIN

'TRUTH BOMB' Justice Thomas calls out 'lie' in landmark opinion

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas sparked widespread political reactions by blasting transgender terminology as a "lie to the public" in a stinging two-page concurring opinion. Writing in support of a landmark 6–3 Supreme Court ruling that upheld state-level bans on transgender female athletes competing in girls' sports, Thomas went further than any of his conservative peers in denouncing gender identity politics.Conservative commentators and politicians immediately celebrated his sharp rhetoric as a "truth bomb" for biological reality.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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