Gutfeld! Panel Discusses Simone Biles' Stance on Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

Simone Biles' Public Stance

• 💡 Olympic gymnast Simone Biles publicly criticized Riley Gaines, a women's sports advocate, regarding the participation of trans-identified men in women's sports.
• 🎯 Biles' statement to Gaines to "bully someone her own size" is interpreted by the panel as body shaming on behalf of "creepy men."

Panel's Disappointment and Criticism

• ⚠️ The panel expresses disappointment that Biles, a former advocate against body shaming, is now engaging in similar behavior.
• 🏅 It's noted that Biles' advocacy for trans athletes in women's sports comes after she secured her 23 Olympic medals, suggesting a lack of risk to her own career.
• 🗣️ The panelists argue that Biles' stance is hypocritical, especially given her past statements about not having to compete with boys.

Critique of Women Supporting Women

• 📉 Tyrus asserts that women are often their own worst enemies, failing to support each other when it matters most.
• 📌 He highlights that Biles, a woman with numerous medals, is supporting "creepy men" rather than another woman like Riley Gaines, who was directly impacted by a trans athlete in her sport.

Broader Implications for Women's Sports

• 🚫 Andrew suggests boycotting women's gymnastics, questioning the redundancy of the term "women's gymnastics" if men are also competing.
• ⏳ The panel views Biles' comments as an unnecessary and repetitive action, akin to repeatedly pressing a crosswalk button that has already been activated.
• 🤷 The consensus is that Biles' attack on Gaines was a "low blow" and a "mean girl" tactic, potentially fueled by a desire for attention or a misunderstanding of public sentiment.