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Mass Debate: Markey, Moulton Clash Over Trans Athletes, ICE, Infrastructure

7/10/2026

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Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton sparred at the Massachusetts debate over Moulton’s trans-athlete comments and sweetheart contracts, while they condemned Trump administration’s immigration actions and called for ICE abolition.
Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defended his age, framed the race as a fight against Washington, including U.S. President Donald Trump, and stressed clean-air goals.
The candidates discussed federal funding for western Massachusetts hospitals and east-to-west commuter rail to Boston.

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Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton sparred at the Massachusetts debate over Moulton’s trans-athlete comments and sweetheart contracts, while they condemned Trump administration’s immigration actions and called for ICE abolition.
Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defended his age, framed the race as a fight against Washington, including U.S. President Donald Trump, and stressed clean-air goals.
The candidates discussed federal funding for western Massachusetts hospitals and east-to-west commuter rail to Boston.