Independent Women’s Forum Bus Allegedly Vandalized During Title IX Event in Santa Fe
In a troubling incident, the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) reported that their custom tour bus was egged during an event in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Tuesday. The IWF had organized this event to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Title IX, featuring a special appearance by U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
The IWF showcased their newly designed Title IX-themed bus, proudly displaying the slogan "HER GAME HER LEGACY." The bus was adorned with handwritten messages and signatures, including that of Secretary McMahon. Unfortunately, the celebration was marred when the group alleged that an individual vandalized the bus by throwing eggs at it. Photos shared with Fox News Digital revealed a mess of eggshells beneath the vehicle, alongside noticeable stains on the exterior.
Victoria Coley, the IWF’s Vice President of Communications, spoke to Fox News Digital about the distressing incident. "After our ‘Her Game. Her Legacy’ event, which honored the achievements of female athletes and the significance of Title IX, our tour bus—clearly marked to celebrate women’s sports—was targeted with eggs. The perpetrator came dangerously close to hitting me directly. We have reported the incident to the police, and security footage captured the act," she stated.
Coley further emphasized the challenges the IWF has faced during their event and statewide bus tour. "Recently, agitators in Santa Fe have turned our events into targets for harassment. However, let me be clear: the Independent Women will not be intimidated. We will continue to advocate for women’s sports, defend sex-based rights, and support female athletes across New Mexico and the nation. Our ‘Her Game. Her Legacy’ bus tour is moving forward to all 33 counties, unshaken and undeterred."
In addition to the vandalism, the IWF also experienced a last-minute venue change after the original host expressed disagreements with the group’s principles. Despite these challenges, the event proceeded with keynote speeches from McMahon and activist Payton McNabb, a former high school volleyball player. McMahon remarked on the unexpected venue change, stating, "While it was unfortunate, I thought the event was actually incredibly good. For the event managers, it may have been chaotic, but for me, it felt seamless."
This is not the first time the IWF has faced such incidents. In July 2024, a similar event in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, saw their bus egged and defaced with profanity and anti-woman messages by vandals overnight. The group condemned these actions, stating, "Radical gender ideologues on a mission to erase womanhood seek to keep us quiet. WE WON’T BACK DOWN. WOMEN WON’T BE SILENT."
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Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital, with experience covering major events like the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed numerous sports icons.
