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flag Rep. Ocasio-Cortez drew backlash for mocking swimmer Riley Gaines’ 2022 NCAA finish, fueling national debate on transgender athletes.

flag Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked political backlash after mocking conservative activist Riley Gaines’ fifth-place finish at the 2022 NCAA swimming championships in a social media reply, prompting Gaines to issue a public debate challenge. flag The exchange intensified national debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports, with Gaines citing her athletic history and advocacy for women’s rights. flag Ocasio-Cortez dismissed the challenge, urging Gaines to pursue a "real job," while the incident underscored deepening divisions over gender identity, sports policy, and political ideology.

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