Governor Gavin Newsom is receiving backlash from several Democratic lawmakers after voicing support for banning transgender athletes in girl’s sports in the first episode of his new podcast “This is Gavin Newsom.”
Speaking with conservative activist and founder of the right-wing organization Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, about transgender athletes participating in female sports - Newsom highlighted some problems he sees with participation.
“I think it’s an issue of fairness. I completely agree with you on that,” Newsom said after Kirk asked him if he would come out against a transgender athlete potentially winning a women’s high school long jump championship.
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