Rand Paul’s new campaign ad claims trans athletes are killing the dreams of young girls

U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has released an anti-trans campaign ad as part of his reelection campaign.

The ad features former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines, who has been vocal in opposing trans swimmer Lia Thomas’s participation in women’s NCAA competitions. Gaines tied with Thomas for fifth place in the 200-meter freestyle at this year’s NCAA championships.

In the ad, Gaines claimed that “for girls across America” the dream of being a successful athlete is “being taken away by men competing in women’s sports.” At that moment, a photo of Thomas appears on the screen.

“Sadly, few stood up for me,” Gaines said. “But Rand Paul is not afraid to fight for fairness for women and girls.”

Rand Paul then speaks to approve the message “because I’ll always fight for fairness.”

Gaines has been speaking out against trans athletes for a long time and has become a mouthpiece for anti-trans Republicans.

In 2021, she appeared in an attack ad put out by the Republican Governor’s Association against Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) after she vetoed bills banning trans girls from women’s sports.

“I was forced to…

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