Musk re-shared Riley Gaines’ post, in which she stated that “men do not belong in women’s sports.” The SpaceX CEO responded with the word “absolutely.”
In the interim, Trump posted a photograph of Khelif’s match with Carini and the statement, “I will prevent men from participating in women’s sports.”
In a mere 46 seconds, Carini withdrew from their battle after being struck twice, suffering a suspected fractured nose, and scarcely throwing a strike. This sparked a backlash against the boxer.
The Italian subsequently fell to her knees, stomped on the canvas in frustration, and declined to clasp Khelif’s hand as she conceded the victory.