Riley Gaines says Maine or California need “to be made an example of” for allowing trans athletes to compete
Gaines: “To see real and lasting change we actually need to see these federal funds be pulled”
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From the June 24, 2025, edition of Fox News' America's Newsroom
DANA PERINO (HOST): Before I ask you my second topic, can you just tell me what you think this fall the sports programs will look like? Do you think there will be changes before then?
RILEY GAINES (OUTKICK HOST): We will see. I think what we need to see before we see drastic change, again specifically in these blue states, is we need someone to be made an example of, whether it's Maine or California. Again, these are two states where the Department of Justice has at this point gotten involved. I think we need to see real action. Enough with the warnings and saying we're going to pull federal funds. I believe to see real and lasting change we actually need to see these federal funds be pulled. And of course I know it's a process and I know there are things that go into it, but I think that's how you are effective in this battle.