Simone Biles Sparks Debate: From ‘USA Hero’ to ‘Woke Leftist’ Amid Trans Rights Allegations

Simone Biles Faces Backlash from Megyn Kelly Amid Trans Athlete Debate

Right-wing commentator Megyn Kelly criticized Olympic gymnast Simone Biles after Biles clashed with anti-trans activist Riley Gaines. The dispute began when Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer turned political pundit, mocked a Minnesota high school baseball team for celebrating a state championship with transgender pitcher Marissa Rothenberger on their roster.

[IMAGE: Simone Biles was called out by a right-wing commentator for her attack on Riley Gaines]

Gaines tweeted a photo of the team with the caption, “Comments off lol. To be expected when your star player is a boy.” Biles, 28, fired back, calling Gaines “truly sick” and a “sore loser” for targeting trans athletes. The gymnast suggested Gaines should advocate for inclusion instead of bullying. The exchange turned personal when Biles added, “Bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male.”

[IMAGE: Biles and Gaines (pictured) sparked a war of words as the gymnast defended trans athletes]

Gaines then shockingly referenced Biles’ history as a victim of sexual abuse by Larry Nassar, the disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor serving a life sentence. Kelly escalated the feud on her podcast, condemning Biles’ defense of trans athletes and bizarrely linking it to Nassar’s abuse. “Simone Biles, you know nothing!… Other little girls are going to get hurt just like you did,” Kelly said, adding she was “ashamed” of Biles and accusing her of virtue signaling.

[IMAGE: Megyn Kelly invoked the abuse Biles suffered under Larry Nassar and was ‘ashamed of her’]

Days later, Biles apologized for her “personal” attacks on Gaines but reiterated her stance on inclusivity. She emphasized that trans athletes, especially minors, should not face public scrutiny for systemic issues. “I believe sports organizations have a responsibility to come up with rules supporting inclusion while maintaining fair competition,” Biles wrote on social media, sharing her statement alongside silver heart emojis.

[IMAGE: Biles, one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, later apologized for her attacks on Gaines]

Gaines accepted the apology but maintained her position: “I know she knows what this feels like… Sports ARE inclusive by nature. Anyone can and everyone SHOULD play.” The debate highlights the ongoing tension between fairness and inclusivity in women’s sports. Critics argue that trans athletes like Rothenberger, a biological male, jeopardize competitive equity, while advocates stress the need for welcoming policies.

[IMAGE: Gaines has consistently campaigned against trans athletes competing in women’s sports]

Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist, remains a towering figure in gymnastics despite recent controversies. Her decision to speak out reflects the broader cultural clash over transgender participation in sports—an issue unlikely to fade as more athletes and lawmakers weigh in.