In an Instagram post shared by Thomas' partner, Gwen Weiskopf, Thomas can be seen wearing an all-black outfit, including a leather BDSM harness and a shirt with the slogan "Antifa Super Soldier." The photo quickly made its way to Twitter, where it received criticism.
One NCAA women's swimmer, Riley Gaines, expressed her concerns, saying, "Doesn't this make so much sense... I haven't specifically bashed Lia Thomas on anything, but this is disturbing."
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The "Trantifa" movement, which combines transgender identity with the militant tactics of Antifa, has gained attention for its violent nature. Some members advocate for silencing or harming those who oppose transgender ideology, and there have even been calls for sexual violence against women as a form of revenge.
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Merchandise associated with the "Trantifa" movement includes patches and stickers featuring assault weapons alongside transgender and Pride flags, with the slogan "defend equality" below.
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Thomas' alignment with "Trantifa" does not come as a complete surprise. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Thomas had liked several posts about autogynephilia, a term referring to a male's sexual arousal from the idea of being a female.
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Thomas has two Instagram accounts, one public and one private. The private account, @liathimas, was used to engage with content related to autogynephilia. Weiskopf's account, which was public at the time but has since gone private, raised funds for Weiskopf's gender-affirming breast augmentation surgery.
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The revelation of Thomas' support for "Trantifa" adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding transgender participation in women's sports and raises questions about the intersection of transgender identity and political activism.
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