Riley Gaines Criticizes New York AG at RNC
- Riley Gaines visited RNC with a message for New York AG Letitia James and criticized her lawsuit.
- Gaines claimed only Republicans will uphold sex-based protections for women and girls.
- The event highlighted the political divide on gender-related issues.
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines, known for her competition against transgender athlete Lia Thomas, addressed the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. Speaking with Fox News Digital, Gaines directed her message towards New York Attorney General Letitia James and the Democratic Party, which she claims fails to uphold women's rights. Her comments came in light of James's lawsuit against Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman over a law prohibiting biological males from competing in women's sports at county facilities. Gaines emphasized that the ongoing debate is not merely a political issue but a matter of women's safety and rights. She criticized the Democratic Party for allegedly undermining the importance of girls' sports and privacy in locker rooms. "The message being sent is that girls don't matter," she stated, asserting that Republicans are more committed to protecting women's interests in the context of transgender athletes competing in female categories. In a notable political shift, Gaines, who previously endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, announced her support for Donald Trump, urging women to vote for him in the upcoming election. She highlighted the Republican stance on protecting women and girls in sports, referencing the 210 Republicans who supported a resolution upholding Title IX's original intent, contrasting them with the 205 Democrats who opposed it. Gaines concluded her remarks by reinforcing her commitment to Trump, framing the issue as critical for the future of women's sports and rights.