Senator Tom Cotton posted a series of statements on January 13, 2026, addressing U.S. foreign policy, women’s sports, and support for Iranian dissidents.
In a post at 14:39 UTC, Cotton wrote, “Our enemies live in a world that is governed by strength and resolution. I’m thankful we have a President who is unafraid to act strongly and decisively to defend America’s interests.”
Later that day at 14:56 UTC, he commented on state-level sports policy: “Biological males have no place in competing in women’s sports. I’m glad Arkansas has banned this ridiculous practice and hope for a unanimous ruling that will benefit women across the country.”
At 15:06 UTC, Cotton addressed U.S.-Iran relations and expressed support for former President Trump: “I stand with President Trump in support of the Iranian people. When the tyrannical Iranian regime falls, its terrorist leaders must be held accountable, both for their crimes against their own people and against Americans.”
Tom Cotton is a U.S. Senator from Arkansas known for his conservative positions on national security and social issues. His remarks on women’s sports reference ongoing legal and legislative debates about transgender participation in athletics at both state and federal levels.