Twitter, the House Republican claimed Gaines had been attacked by "transgender terrorists," adding, "ARREST ALL OF THEM!"The role of transgender athletes in women's sports has become a hot political issue across the United States, with Republican legislatures imposing restrictions on their participation in 20 states across the country. Critics claim transgender athletes have an inherent advantage in women's sports, making their participation unfair, whilst supporters argue it is important to respect their self-declared identity.Gaines had been at a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event when protestors gained access to the venue.
Describing what took place on Tucker Carlson's Fox News show, she said: "All of a sudden after my speech the room was stormed, the lights were turned off and I was rushed with nobody there to escort me to a safe place."I was punched, I was hit multiple times I was shoved, until finally, we exited the room. But we could not leave because the protesters flooded the halls, so I was pushed into a classroom where I was barricaded in for three hours."Greene shared a video of the events on Twitter, showing Gaines being escorted to safety by police whilst protesters chanted abuse.She wrote: "This is terrorism, kidnapping, and extortion.
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