Swimmer Riley Gaines Alleges Physical Assault by Trans-Rights Activists at Speaking Event

Former champion swimmer Riley Gaines claims she was assaulted by trans rights activists at an event where she was invited to speak at San Francisco State University. Gaines has been a vocal critic of transgender athletes competing in divisions in which they self-identify. She claims she was forced to barricade in a room for three hours as student protesters grew violent at the speaking event organized by Turning Point USA. Gaines said she was ambushed and “physically hit twice by a man.” SFSU is investigating the incident.