The Olympian has been involved in a social media spat with political activist Riley Gaines after slamming the former swimmer for her views on trans athletes, but has seen her comments backfire

Simone Biles and Riley Gaines traded social media barbs over the latter's recent comments advocating for the exclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports.

Despite the harsh words and high-profile nature of the spat, Gaines emphasized her message is not about hate but about fairness and reality.