Riley Gaines is best known for her anti-trans activism after she tied for fifth place at a college swim meet with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, and she has been trying to make a living off that for years.But now she has started a new side hustle: selling Ivermectin an anti-parasite medication often used to treat worm infestations in livestock that many rightwing conspiracy theorists believe is a miracle drug that the government wants to keep a secret from an online pharmacy. Related White House highlights anti-trans activist who says trans people want to normalize pedophilia Fall is around the corner, she said in a video she shot in her car. You know what that means, the season where everyone seems to catch something is quickly approaching.Thats why my family likes to stay stocked up and prepared, especially with trusted medication on hand, she continued, bringing up Ivermectin and saying she likes to have it in her house just in case. She then discussed an online pharmacy selling the medication and shared an affiliate link. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today She was mocked brutally for selling the medication as if it could work for various sicknesses that go around each year, implying that it could cure colds and flus. There is no evidence to support that statement.Did established medical science also beat you at swimming https://t.co/f4U3614n57 evan loves worf (@esjesjesj) August 17, 2025I bet you are fifth place in sales. Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) August 16, 2025 It is perfectly ok at this stage of your life to get a real job https://t.co/xPwfBuXgzM Andrew Fleischman (@ASFleischman) August 16, 2025the concept of selling ivermectin from an alternative medicine pharmacy out of your car because you tied for fifth with a trans woman three years ago https://t.co/mPrCEE7E4e matt (@mattxiv) August 16, 2025 Im not saying that ALL these people are grifters at the end of the day. Im writing it. https://t.co/5gexkklmMq Kaveh MD is on Blooski (@thehouseofpod) August 17, 2025What a coincidence someone who wants to protect children from trans people also thinks its a good idea for healthy children to take horse dewormer https://t.co/f4U3614n57 evan loves worf (@esjesjesj) August 16, 2025 Did horse parasites also beat you at swimming https://t.co/jQ4iBSEi7g Nikolaj (@nikicaga) August 16, 2025You can either exit fame gracefully, or you can stay famous long enough to hawk Ivermectin in 2025 https://t.co/4EWkYuzrpl John Hasson (@SonofHas) August 16, 2025 Conservatives should build a culture that celebrates those who, after a little fame for good work, return quietly to family, neighbors, and rooted life. A culture built on memes, outrage, and promo codes isnt worth conserving. https://t.co/hDmDKtuden Giancarlo Sopo (@GiancarloSopo) August 16, 2025Lmfao from fifth place to selling ivermectin. https://t.co/tvDsgDUHJn Jackie (Kaoticsocialist on BLSKY) (@KaoticLeftist) August 16, 2025 Being known only for being a transphobe then getting a check from a drug dealer selling hormones online lmfao https://t.co/5u65Mf7lq9 pic.twitter.com/9WcKotzxTf Kate (@tinaturnacorner) August 16, 2025how is it she's had access to ivermectin for so long but still seems to suffer from the same brain worms that infected RFK? :( https://t.co/JNynJgW0ob Destiny | Steven Bonnell II (@TheOmniLiberal) August 17, 2025 I'm sorry that things have gotten this desperate for you that you're doing ads for ivermectin in your car. Damin Toell (@damintoell) August 16, 2025Dont forget to use promo code 5THPLACE at checkout JA (@jesse_altman) August 16, 2025Why do you assume that your followers are full of worms and other parasites?That seems a bit rude. Amygator *not an actual alligator (@AmyA1A) August 16, 2025Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.