Texas deputy AG Reitz apologizes after calling Simone Biles a 'national embarrassment.'
Biles' teammates and other former Olympic greats have also lauded her decision.On Wednesday, he posted an apology on Twitter.
"My personal social media comments do not represent Attorney General Paxton or the office of the attorney general," the Republican began."In a moment of frustration and disappointment, I opined on subjects for which I am not adequately versed. That was an error. I can't imagine what Simone Biles has gone through."
"Simone Biles is a true patriot and one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. I apologize to her and wish her well," he wrote.that they"stepped up when I couldn't." She will “continue to be evaluated daily” to determine whether or not she should participate in next week’s individual event finals, USA Gymnastics said in a statement.
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