Overview

• Riley Gaines said “absolutely” when asked by TMZ Sports if she would work with Biles on transgender athlete issues; she praised Biles’ platform along with her athletic legacy.
• The proposal follows a June 6 social media feud in which Biles called Gaines “truly sick” over anti-trans comments; Gaines had accused Biles of body-shaming.
• Biles issued an apology for personal attacks in a follow-up post; she emphasized competitive equity coupled with respect in sports policy discussions.
• Gaines characterized Biles’ initial tweets as hasty, arguing they showed ignorance of the complexities surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sports.
• This development coincides with NCAA policy reviews on transgender athlete eligibility; it also occurs during President Donald Trump’s administration pushing back against state laws that allow transgender sports participation.