The Story That Shows Why This Fight Matters
Picture this: America’s most decorated gymnast gets into a heated online argument about boys playing girls’ sports. She calls out a female athlete fighting for fairness. The backlash is so intense that she deletes her entire social media account and disappears from the platform.
That’s exactly what happened to Simone Biles last week. And it shows us something important about where our country stands on protecting women’s sports.
What Happened With Biles and Riley Gaines
It all started when former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines posted about a Minnesota high school softball team. The team had won the state championship with a transgender player on the roster. Gaines pointed out that the team’s “star player is a boy.”
Biles saw this and fired back hard. She called Gaines “truly sick” and a “straight up sore loser.” She said Gaines was bullying transgender kids. Biles even got personal, telling Gaines to “bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male.”
The response was swift and brutal. Conservatives, parents, and even some Democrats criticized Biles for attacking a woman who was simply defending girls’ sports. After facing “unrelenting backlash,” Biles issued a public apology for getting personal with Gaines.
But the damage was done. Within days, Biles deleted her X account with nearly 2 million followers.
– has an incredibly unpopular and morally indefensible take
– gets rightfully ridiculed for it
– issues a groveling public apology after unrelenting backlash
– deletes account to pretend it never happenedSad to see such a phenom go down like this https://t.co/AiYir3kRG5
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) June 23, 2025
She’s now hiding out on Instagram, posting cryptic messages about surviving “madness.”
Why This Matters to Conservatives
This story isn’t just about two athletes arguing online. It’s about something much bigger: the fight to protect women’s sports and parental rights.
Riley Gaines represents millions of parents and athletes who believe in basic fairness. She competed against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in college and tied for fifth place. That experience opened her eyes to how biological males have natural advantages over female athletes.
Gaines has become a champion for girls who are losing scholarships, records, and opportunities to male competitors. She speaks for parents who want their daughters to have a fair shot at success.
When Biles attacked Gaines, she was really attacking anyone who believes there are only two genders. She was saying that protecting girls’ sports makes you “sick” and a “bully.”
The Numbers Don’t Lie
The American people are clearly on Gaines’ side, not Biles’. Here’s what the polls show:
A recent Pew Research poll found that 66% of Americans want transgender athletes to compete on teams that match their birth gender. That’s up from 58% just a few years ago.
Another poll by the New York Times found that 79% of Americans oppose allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports. Even more telling, 67% of Democrats agree with this position.
A Gallup survey showed that 69% of Americans now say transgender athletes should only compete based on their birth gender, up from 62% in 2021.
These numbers prove that common sense is winning. Most Americans understand that boys and girls are different. They know that fairness in sports means protecting female-only spaces.
What’s Coming Next
President Trump has already signed executive orders declaring there are only two genders and protecting women’s sports. More states are passing laws to keep biological males out of girls’ athletics and bathrooms.
The House just passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, with support from two Democrats. This could become federal law if it passes the Senate.
Meanwhile, Biles’ reputation has taken a major hit. Former Olympic teammate MyKayla Skinner has accused Biles of bullying behavior, adding to the controversy.
Gaines continues speaking out and building support. She recently announced she’s pregnant, showing she’s focused on the future while fighting for girls’ rights.
What Conservatives Can Do
This is a winnable fight, but only if we stay active. Here’s how you can help:
Contact your representatives to support the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Tell them you want federal protection for female athletes.
Support your local school board candidates who promise to protect girls’ sports and bathrooms. Show up to school board meetings when these policies are discussed.
Back organizations like the Independent Women’s Forum and Riley Gaines’ advocacy work. They’re fighting this battle in courts and communities across America.
Most importantly, don’t be intimidated by celebrity bullies like Biles. The polls show most Americans agree with us. We just need to keep speaking up for common sense and protecting our daughters’ futures.
The fact that America’s most famous female athlete had to delete her social media account after attacking women’s sports advocates shows which way the wind is blowing. Truth and fairness are winning.
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