One day after withdrawing from the team competition, Houston’s Simone Biles announced that she would not be competing in the individual all-around final.
While millions of people have expressed their support of her strength and decision to be open and honest about the importance of mental health, one Texas elected official had a different opinion.
In a now-deleted tweet, Aaron Reitz, the Texas Deputy Attorney General called the accomplished gymnast a “selfish, childish national embarrassment.”
His comments were denounced by the Attorney general's office.
It's unclear whether the controversial statements will affect the future political ambitions of Reitz, who is rumored to be contemplating a run for state senate.
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