Riley Gaines shuts down ‘misogynist’ Dem Rep. calling her pro-women testimony ‘transphobic
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
11:24 AM – Thursday, December 7, 2023
Riley Gaines Stands Up Against “Squad” Democrat’s Accusations
Riley Gaines, the legendary NCAA swimmer and advocate of women’s sports, fired back at a “Squad” Democrat who dismissed her and other witnesses’ evidence against transgender participation in women’s sports as “transphobic.”
After the Squad member mocked the witnesses’ evidence in her opening remarks, Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.), the ranking member of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Health, faced a strong response from Gaines.
Gaines did not take lightly Lee’s characterization of the testimonies against biological males participating in women’s sports as bigoted and “transphobic.”
“There’s a place for everybody to play sports in this country,” Gaines said, emphasizing the inclusion of transgender Americans. “But unsafe, unfair, and discriminatory practices must stop.”
“Inclusion cannot be prioritized over safety and fairness,” the NCAA legend concluded. “And ranking member Lee, if my testimony makes me ‘transphobic,’ then I believe your opening monologue makes you a misogynist.”
After a heated debate, Lee called a point of order, demanding the removal of Gaines’ comments from the record.
Gaines testified alongside other female executives who were summoned as witnesses to address the proposed Title IX rule modification by the Biden administration.
The chairwoman of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Health, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), announced that Gaines, along with senior legal fellow Sarah Parshall Perry of the Heritage Foundation and former head women’s lacrosse coach Kim Russell of Oberlin College, will be present at the upcoming hearing on “The Importance of Protecting Female Athletics and Title IX.”
The hearing will focus on the proposed rule revisions to Title IX, which would include gender identity in the definition of sexual discrimination.
According to the proposed amendment, colleges and universities would not be able to prevent biological men who identify as transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Last week, McClain stated on Fox News, ”Congress must do everything it can to protect women’s sports.”
“The Biden administration is putting women’s safety, privacy, and opportunities at risk by dismantling Title IX,” McClain said.
“We look forward to hearing from Riley Gaines and other witnesses firsthand about how these rule changes harm fairness and protection for women in women’s sports across the country,” the congresswoman concluded.
Gaines has been a vocal opponent of biological male athletes competing against biological female athletes and a strong advocate for women’s sports in general.
The Olympic trial qualifier strongly criticized the Title IX rule modification proposal from the Biden administration in June, describing the “rewrite” of the women’s protection policy as “an abomination.”
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What are Riley Gaines’ concerns about the proposed revision to Title IX, which would allow biological men who identify as transgender women to compete in women’s sports
Riley Gaines Stands Up Against “Squad” Democrat’s Accusations
Riley Gaines, the legendary NCAA swimmer and advocate of women’s sports, fired back at a “Squad” Democrat who dismissed her and other witnesses’ evidence against transgender participation in women’s sports as “transphobic.”
During a House Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services hearing on Capitol Hill, Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.), the ranking member of the committee, made derogatory remarks about the testimonies against biological males participating in women’s sports. This did not sit well with Gaines, who strongly objected to Lee’s characterization of their evidence as bigoted and “transphobic.”
“There’s a place for everybody to play sports in this country,” Gaines said, emphasizing the inclusion of transgender Americans. “But unsafe, unfair, and discriminatory practices must stop.”
Gaines further asserted, “Inclusion cannot be prioritized over safety and fairness. And ranking member Lee, if my testimony makes me ‘transphobic,’ then I believe your opening monologue makes you a misogynist.”
Following a heated exchange, Lee called a point of order, demanding the removal of Gaines’ comments from the record. Gaines had testified alongside other female executives who were summoned as witnesses to address the proposed Title IX rule modification by the Biden administration.
Chairwoman Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) announced that Gaines, along with Sarah Parshall Perry of the Heritage Foundation and Kim Russell, the former head women’s lacrosse coach at Oberlin College, would be present at the upcoming hearing on “The Importance of Protecting Female Athletics and Title IX.”
The focus of the hearing will be the proposed revision to Title IX, which would include gender identity in the definition of sexual discrimination. According to the amendment, colleges and universities would not be able to prevent biological men who identify as transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Last week, McClain stated on Fox News, “Congress must do everything it can to protect women’s sports.”
“The Biden administration is putting women’s safety, privacy, and opportunities at risk by dismantling Title IX,” McClain said. “We look forward to hearing from Riley Gaines and other witnesses firsthand about how these rule changes harm fairness and protection for women in women’s sports across the country,” the congresswoman concluded.
Gaines has been a vocal opponent of biological male athletes competing against biological female athletes and a strong advocate for women’s sports in general. She strongly criticized the Title IX rule modification proposal from the Biden administration in June, describing the “rewrite” of the women’s protection policy as “an abomination.”
The hearing will provide an important platform for Gaines and other witnesses to share their perspectives and concerns about the impact of transgender participation in women’s sports. It is crucial that fair and unbiased discussions take place to ensure the protection and integrity of women’s athletics.
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