Democratic congresswomen plan to wear pink during President Trump's upcoming address as a demonstration supporting women's rights. However, this demonstration has drawn criticism from some Republicans, particularly Senator Mike Lee of Utah, who highlighted the Democrats' recent vote against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. The timing of the pink protest, just a day after the vote, has been called performative by critics.

The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which aimed to prevent biological males from competing in women's sports, failed to advance in the Senate. The bill was effectively filibustered by a unanimous Democratic vote against proceeding, with the exception of two absent senators. This has sparked online backlash against many Democrats. Senator Elizabeth Warren, in particular, drew attention for her dismissive "thumbs down" gesture during the vote.

The Democrats' planned pink protest, intended to symbolize opposition to Trump's policies perceived as detrimental to women and families, now faces scrutiny in light of their vote against the sports bill. Senator Lee's criticism underscores the perceived contradiction between the protest and the Democrats' legislative actions.