Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas writes in a concurring opinion that “transgender language” is a “lie to the public.” His comments accompany a Supreme Court decision that blocks athletes who were assigned to the male sex at birth from competing in women’s or girls’ sports. In his concurrence, Thomas argues that men and boys who experience gender dysphoria are not women or girls, even if they believe otherwise, and he rejects the idea that such beliefs should change how sex-based athletic eligibility is defined. The decision referenced in the opinion maintains limits tied to biological sex for participation in girls’ and women’s competitions, and Thomas’s concurrence is directed at the public messaging and terminology he associates with transgender advocacy. Both outlets report that Thomas’s language is sharply critical and goes beyond the narrow outcome of the case, using moral and factual framing about how transgender-related terms are presented to the public. The reports characterize his stance as contentious and politically charged.