On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver critiqued the emphasis on transgender athletes in women’s sports, referencing Payton McNabb’s injury by a transgender player. He questioned the narrative’s portrayal, sparking backlash online. McNabb’s story, involving severe long-term injuries, inspired her advocacy for a sports ban in North Carolina. Critics accused Oliver of minimizing her trauma and misunderstanding volleyball terminology.Payton McNabb: The true story of a female athlete who John Oliver mocked and the controversy it caused
On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver critiqued the emphasis on transgender athletes in women’s sports, referencing Payton McNabb’s injury by a transgender player. He questioned the narrative’s portrayal, sparking backlash online. McNabb’s story, involving severe long-term injuries, inspired her advocacy for a sports ban in North Carolina. Critics accused Oliver of minimizing her trauma and misunderstanding volleyball terminology.