Former NCAA swimmer and outspoken conservative voice, Riley Gaines, recently added her commentary to the online discussion surrounding a video message from Vice President Kamala Harris. The video, released by the Democratic Party after the recent election, aimed to encourage supporters. Gaines, now a contributor at OutKick, shared the video on X (formerly Twitter) with a sarcastic remark referencing Harris' past decision to decline an interview with Joe Rogan. This choice was frequently criticized during her campaign.
In the video, Harris urges supporters not to lose their sense of purpose and power in the wake of the election results. However, the message seemed to resonate differently with many online, including Gaines, who questioned its effectiveness. Numerous other X users also expressed their confusion and criticism regarding the video's timing and content.
This isn't the first time Gaines has publicly challenged prominent Democrats. She recently engaged in a debate with Mark Cuban concerning the border crisis and also commented on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's removal of pronouns from her X bio. Gaines has been a vocal critic of Ocasio-Cortez's stance on transgender athletes in women's sports.
Gaines is currently involved in a lawsuit against the NCAA, alongside other female athletes, alleging a violation of their Title IX rights due to the organization's policies on gender identity. The suit centers around the experience of sharing locker rooms with transgender athlete Lia Thomas. Gaines has recounted this experience publicly, including at a Trump campaign rally, describing the discomfort and perceived violation of privacy she and other female athletes felt.
Gaines continues to be a prominent figure in the ongoing discussion surrounding transgender athletes in sports and has frequently used her platform to challenge Democratic figures on various issues.
