Riley Gaines Announces Pregnancy Amid Biles Feud

Riley Gaines, a political activist and former competitive swimmer, announced she is expecting her first child, a daughter, amid a public feud with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. Gaines revealed her pregnancy during a Turning Point USA event, where she referenced Biles' criticism of her anti-transgender remarks about transgender athletes competing in women's sports. The feud began after Gaines commented on a transgender athlete's softball championship, leading Biles to call her "truly sick" and accuse her of bullying. Gaines, who is married to Louis Barker, expressed that her unborn daughter represents everything she has been fighting for, emphasizing the personal significance of her advocacy for fairness in women's sports. The announcement comes as Gaines continues to promote legislation, such as the "Riley Gaines Act," aimed at banning transgender women from competing in female sports categories. Biles issued a public apology following their exchange, though it remains to be seen if she will acknowledge Gaines' pregnancy publicly.