Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer and advocate for women’s sports, recently criticized Whoopi Goldberg for her support of including transgender women in female athletic categories. Calling Goldberg “an embarrassment to real women,” Gaines argued that such stances undermine opportunities and fairness for biological women in sports.

The clash, which unfolded during a live broadcast, quickly went viral, sparking polarized reactions. Supporters of Gaines applauded her focus on fairness, while Goldberg’s allies labeled her views as exclusionary. This debate reflects the growing divide over gender in sports, with both sides passionately advocating for their perspectives on equality and inclusion.