Dallas Cowboys star cornerback Trevon Diggs has gone nuclear on Netflix, blasting the streaming giant for what he calls an attempt to “brainwash” kids with a transgender agenda hidden inside its series The Babysitters Club.
In a furious post that spread like wildfire across social media, Diggs accused Netflix of shaming characters for “misgendering,” pushing children to embrace transgender ideology, and even depicting hospital staff treating boys as girls.
The All-Pro defender, who is also a father, didn’t hold back:
“ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! This is supposed to be a kids’ show. Instead, it’s trying to confuse children about gender and attack anyone who doesn’t fall in line. THIS IS HOW YOU DESTROY MY CHILD! Shame on Netflix.”
Parents and Fans Rally Behind Diggs
The reaction from fans and parents was instant. Thousands took to X (Twitter) and Instagram to support the Cowboys star, praising him for “speaking the truth” and standing up as a father.
- “Diggs is right. Enough of this garbage in kids’ shows.”
- “We want babysitters, not indoctrinators.”
- “Cancel Netflix. Protect our kids.”
Several fellow athletes liked and reposted Diggs’ fiery statement, signaling that he may not be alone in his outrage.
Netflix Under Fire, But Silent
As of press time, Netflix has not commented on Diggs’ accusations. This silence, however, has only fueled the backlash. Media watchdog groups are demanding the show be pulled, while parent coalitions are calling for a nationwide #CancelNetflix movement.
Critics argue this isn’t the first time Netflix has slipped controversial social messaging into children’s programming, and they warn that the streaming giant risks losing millions of family subscribers if the backlash continues.
Culture War Meets the NFL
For Trevon Diggs — a father of three and one of the NFL’s top defenders — this fight is personal. Known for his intensity on the field, Diggs’ willingness to take on a corporate powerhouse like Netflix shows just how high emotions are running in America’s ongoing culture wars.
As one fan bluntly put it:
“He locks down wide receivers on Sundays. Now he’s locking down Netflix.”
Whether Netflix will stand firm or bow to mounting pressure remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Trevon Diggs just put the streaming giant on defense.