Riley Gaines appeared on “Fox & Friends” to address recent personal attacks from Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on social media. Gaines pointed out that, while AOC’s outlandish comments might resonate online, they often miss the mark in real-life discussions—echoing a pattern she sees with Democrats and their tendency for virtue signaling.
The spat between them initiated on Monday when AOC made some remarks aimed at mocking Gaines’ collegiate swimming career. As a former standout swimmer at the University of Kentucky, Gaines competed against transgender athlete Leah Thomas during the 2022 NCAA Championships.
In the conversation, Gaines noted that AOC and her allies support the participation of biological males in women’s sports. During a recent podcast appearance on “The Ingraham Angle,” Gaines invited AOC to engage in a debate. AOC’s response was dismissive, suggesting Gaines find a “real job.” For context, Gaines recently embraced motherhood with the birth of her daughter, Margot, and she expressed that being a mom is among the most fulfilling roles one can have.
During her segment on “Fox & Friends,” Gaines criticized the absurdity of AOC’s comments and noted that during a recent joint address to Congress by President Trump, Democratic senators, despite donning pink outfits signaling support for women’s issues, voted against measures that would protect women’s sports rights. She highlighted the contradiction, remarking on how virtue signaling often doesn’t translate into meaningful action.
Gaines emphasized how disheartening it was to see lawmakers wear their pink attire while voting against equal opportunities and safety for women, describing it as the height of hypocrisy.
Despite reaching out for a response, Ocasio-Cortez’s office did not reply.
