"It's deeply concerning for anyone, especially our elected leaders, to be defining who or what is 'culturally normal.' Every member of the LGBTQ+ community has been accused of not being 'normal' at some point in their lives."
"During the interview, Newsom called for his party to be 'culturally normal,' and specifically to stop 'spending a disproportionate amount of time on pronouns [and] identity politics.' The governor also defended previous comments he made that it is 'deeply unfair' for trans athletes to compete in girls' sports."
"The state's LGBTQ+ caucus said that politicians should avoid language used by the far right that has harmed women and the LGBTQ+ community. Arguments about cultural normalcy have been used to justify exclusion, discrimination, and even violence."
Governor Gavin Newsom drew backlash from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups after a CNN interview where he urged the Democratic Party to adopt a more 'culturally normal' approach and reduce emphasis on pronouns and identity politics. He reiterated previous statements that transgender athletes competing in girls' sports is 'deeply unfair,' though he framed this as not targeting the trans community but rather necessary for maintaining political support through nuance. The California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus expressed concern about defining cultural normalcy, noting such language has historically been used to justify exclusion and discrimination. Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential contender, appeared on the network to discuss his political career and memoir.
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