Riley Gaines, the swimmer who rose to prominence for her opposition to transgender athletes in women’s sports, has endorsed a former Yankees star in his bid for Congress.

In a statement reposted by Teixeira on X/Twitter, Gaines praised the three-time All-Star for his “principled conservative” values and shared commitment to “protect girls at all levels of sports” and fight the “radical woke agenda.”

“I’ve been fortunate to get to know Mark Teixeira, and it’s clear he has a deep love for his family, his Christian faith, and our country,” Gaines wrote in a statement reposted by Teixeira on X/Twitter . “He’s a principled conservative who shares my conviction to protect girls at all levels of sports and to stop the radical woke agenda. It’s exciting to see a former professional athlete s

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