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From the Washington Examiner: Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) came out against transgender athletes participating in women’s sports, a major departure from many in his party.
In the debut episode of his new podcast, “This is Gavin Newsom,” the California governor hosted conservative activist Charlie Kirk for a nearly 70-minute conversation. At one point, Kirk challenged Newsom to speak out against AB Hernandez, a biological male high school athlete who competed in the women’s triple jump and won by over eight feet.
“I think it’s an issue of fairness. I completely agree with you on that. It is an issue of fairness — it’s deeply unfair,” Newsom said when asked if he was against biological men participating in women’s sports.
After Kirk suggested that Newsom appeared to be “wrestling” with the problem, the governor responded definitively on his stance.
Newsom pointed out that he has two daughters himself, and told Kirk, “I am not wrestling with the fairness issue. I totally agree with you. “I revere sports, so the issue of fairness is completely legit.”
He added, “And I saw that — the last couple years, boy did I see how you guys were able to weaponize that issue at another level.”
WATCH BELOW:
Will Governor Gavin Newsom EVER say “No Men in Women’s Sports?”
I asked him. pic.twitter.com/xVlJSag0Bq
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) March 6, 2025
Many conservatives are weighing in, noting that Newsom still dodged the issue, as he would not specifically say “no men should play in women’s sports.”
He would only say it’s “unfair.”
Good question @charliekirk11, but @GavinNewsom, while acknowledging the unfairness, dodged whether he thinks it should be allowed by citing mental health. So should men who ID as women be allowed to play women’s sports, Govemor? Yes or no? pic.twitter.com/ly7gWuks6f
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) March 6, 2025
Wow. This is the first time I’ve seen Newsom directly asked this question. As you’d expect, he continues to sit on the fence.
He admits the unfairness is a problem but won’t take meaningful action out of fear of being perceived as unkind… https://t.co/ZqgLS4aEdL
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) March 6, 2025
This is stunning. Talk is cheap @GavinNewsom. Why don’t you support my bill AB 844 to reverse CA’s law allowing boys to compete in girls sports? You’re the Governor, not a commentator! https://t.co/QgjwfcFgxv
— Bill Essayli (@billessayli) March 6, 2025
He SAYS it but will he DO anything about it @charliekirk11?
On homelessness, crime, bureaucracy and regulations…on EVERYTHING: it has always been all talk and no action. https://t.co/rHOwDZ4k4s
— steve hilton (@SteveHiltonx) March 6, 2025
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