Riley Gaines claims conservatives pelted with ‘human feces’ at campus protest

Published May 7, 2025 1:30pm ET



Activist and Outkick host Riley Gaines was once again the target of violent protesters during a speech Tuesday at the University of Washington.

This was the second time this week that campus protests have gotten out of hand at the university. Gaines claimed that demonstrators confronted attendees checking in to the event in the name of transgender rights. They carried pink, blue, and white transgender flags and signs that read, “I’ve seen more impressive Gaines from shake weights” and “gender affirming care saves lives.”

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