Shortly after representing the United States in the Olympics, gymnast Simone Biles took a position on one of the most divisive social issues in America.

Biles, often cited by conservatives as an example of the wonders of adoption, came out as “very pro-choice” on Monday on Instagram, where she has nearly 7 million followers. She said her experience in the foster care system wasn’t easy and that the system was broken.

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