Bob the Drag Queen condemned California Governor Gavin Newsom for engaging with far-right commentators while discussing critical issues such as LGBTQ+ mental health services. Concerns arose over the Trump administration's impact on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services. Bob expressed fears about the consequences of cutting such help and criticized Newsom's recent shifts in stance on trans issues. Bob emphasized that meaningful understanding of trans individuals comes from personal connections, questioning Newsom's familiarity with the community in light of his statements and actions.
"I'm really afraid of what the outcome will be. I mean, obviously, mental health is really important, especially when it comes to mental health surrounding suicidal ideology and how hard it can be to get through something like that. Obviously, when you're in that state of mind, you're going to end up needing some help. And it feels really upsetting that that will not be provided to people who need it now."
"Can I just say, speaking to Charlie Kirk is never a good idea. No one should be speaking to Charlie Kirk. I don't know if we still do that kind of social isolation. We've all just agreed that this is one person we will not be speaking to. But I do believe Charlie Kirk is that person."
"I will say this: No one who actually knows a trans person would ever go around saying and doing these things. And I mean, actually knows... Your partner, your children, your parents, your cousin, your best friend, like, people you see on a daily basis."
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