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Tony Wied: “Yes, [I would support the elimination of the Department of…”

Featuring: Tony Wied, Republican | U.S. House Wisconsin, District 8

8th Congressional District Republican primary debate

Published July 20, 2024 | Video Starts at 1:43:57

It'll be a 15 2nd answer for both questions together, but they should be pretty straightforward. Tony, should women be allowed to. Excuse me. Should men be allowed to compete in women's sports? And Yes, [I would support the elimination of the Department of Education]. as a member of Congress? Yes or no? No, men should not be able to play in women's sports. And I give the Department of Education a big f. (1:43:57–1:44:05)

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