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Remember when Riley Gaines was mocked after blaming trans people for ruining her dentistry career?
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Alex Bollinger , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Gaines has been vocal about her views, which she claims have led to her being "silenced" by LGBTQ+ rights activists and university administrators.
A local controversy is gaining attention on social media, involving anti-trans activist and swimmer Riley Gaines. Gaines has made a video claiming that her plans to attend dentistry school were thwarted by university officials who support trans rights. Gaines has been vocal about her views, which she claims have led to her being "silenced" by LGBTQ + rights activists and university administrators.
Despite this, she has managed to build a career in right-wing punditry after gaining attention for competing against a trans woman in a swim meet. Further details about the situation are available from local sources, including the circumstances surrounding Gaines' video and the reaction to her claims on social media.
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Category: community Published: June 25, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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