California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent comments on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports have drawn significant backlash from both conservatives and progressives. During an interview on a podcast, he expressed his belief that it is unfair for transgender athletes to compete in women's sports, citing a specific instance involving a high school athlete. His statements were unplanned and emerged organically during a discussion with conservative Charlie Kirk. Following the backlash, Newsom clarified that his views, while personally held, were not intended as a political statement, and acknowledged the dissent from within his own party and the LGBTQ+ community.
"And then asked me, 'Tell me, that's not fair?' And I looked at him, I said, 'You're right. That's not,'" Newsom explained regarding his comments.
"This was not some grand design. And I know that hurt a lot of people. But respectfully, I just disagree with those on the other side of this," Newsom stated.
"From a political standpoint, I get it. But from a human standpoint, it’s not fair. Those are the moments that force you to reconsider everything," Newsom reflected.
"Those in the LGBTQ+ community felt betrayed by a governor they once viewed as an ally, raising concerns over his commitment to minority rights," said State Sen. Scott Wiener.
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