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Riley Gaines Was Right All Along | The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

2025-02-07 Entertainment
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I want to take a moment to congratulate Riley Gaines for yesterday’s triumphant moment at The White House. I don’t care what you think of Donald Trump or how you feel about the blizzard of executive orders he’s signed over the last few weeks. Reasonable people can disagree over much of what he’s done and much of what he’s about to do. But who can disagree with this? Who can find fault with acknowledging the biological and physical advantages that come with being born a man? Who can deny the courage of women like Riley Gaines, who fought back when doing so invited violence, along with charges of bigotry and intolerance? What made the betrayal that Riley and so many others endured so disgraceful was the fact that so much of it came from feminists who should have had her back, and powerful men who could have protected her but didn’t. But that wasn’t the worst of it. The most chilling betrayal came from millions of observers who saw the madness for what it was but did nothing to condemn it. Personally, I’m proud to have welcomed Riley onto my podcast last year, but I wish I’d done so sooner. Her courage was an inspiration to me and to so many others. PS. This should go without saying, but since nothing goes without saying anymore, I’ll say it. Like most Americans, I support gay rights. I also support an adult’s right to transition in whatever way they please. I’m also happy to address them by whatever pronoun they prefer, or whatever new name they choose for themselves. But that doesn’t mean I think that men should be allowed to compete in women’s sports. And how crazy is it, that saying so required a measure of courage that was—for a while there—in such short supply. #podcast #clips #women #sports If you didn’t see our conversation, the whole thing is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAlbhHG9V58 Subscribe to my channel: @therealmikerowe For short attention spans: @MikeRoweShorts If you like me, and even if you don't, follow me. Much obliged. http://instagr.am/mikerowe/ http://fb.me/TheRealMikeRowe http://twttr.com/mikeroweworks https://rumble.com/c/MikeRowe 00:00 Waiting for someone to speak up 04:40 Why Riley thinks feminists ruined masculinity

Top Comments (10)

@brucejohnson1264 2025-02-08

I want this woman to get the presidential medal of freedom. She deserves it. Call whoever you know and make it happen.

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@bethfrazier414 2025-02-07

Riley - you speak for thousands if not millions of women who have felt powerless, yet stand up anyway knowing they will be penalized. Thank you is not enough!!!!

399 32 replies
@RogueRipple 2025-02-09

Trump needs to name the "no men in women's sports" order, The Riley Gaines Act.

341 16 replies
@lethamorris9612 2025-02-07

You stood up for every young girl, every woman, every female athlete, every future female. You are a WARRIOR. God Bless you for being so strong and BOLD for us.

333 5 replies
@BillfromtheHills 2025-02-07

Thank you Riley! We all knew you were right and thank God you had the courage to stand up for what is right.

296 4 replies
@cjtvtube 2025-02-08

This is the woman who brought the spotlight upon the whole scene. She stepped up when everyone else was just going along with it like nice little Social Justice Warriors. She has fought relentlessly against the tide, stayed strong and will be written into history as one of the most courageous woman for all women's rights. Thank you, for all the women in my life and all the women in the USA.

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@davidkimmel5153 2025-02-08

This Young Lady is A Credit to Our Country. God Bless You

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@buggyridge 2025-02-07

Amazing woman. National hero.

213 2 replies
@mom2bbjandag 2025-02-08

Now they need to strip the trophy from him and give it to Riley.

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@lisahodge1122 2025-02-08

Riley is 100% a hero for women. Thank you.

100 1 replies

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