Riley Gaines Has Heated Debate With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Online
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
Oh, it was only a matter of time before sparks flew — again. And this time, it’s Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, darling of the online left, and Riley Gaines, champion swimmer turned defender of actual women’s sports…
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