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Danica Patrick Backs Gaines, Sparks Transgender Sports Debate

6/10/2025

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Danica Patrick has thrown her support behind Riley Gaines in the heated debate with Simone Biles regarding transgender athletes in women's sports. Patrick slammed Biles' defense of trans inclusion as "irrational," igniting a fiery exchange on social media. Meanwhile, Gaines passionately declared that men should not compete in women's sports. In a twist, Patrick, a first-time voter, previously endorsed Donald Trump.

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Danica Patrick has thrown her support behind Riley Gaines in the heated debate with Simone Biles regarding transgender athletes in women's sports. Patrick slammed Biles' defense of trans inclusion as "irrational," igniting a fiery exchange on social media. Meanwhile, Gaines passionately declared that men should not compete in women's sports. In a twist, Patrick, a first-time voter, previously endorsed Donald Trump.