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Gavin Newsom breaks with Democrats on trans athletes in sports

Author: Christopher Cadelago Source: Politico
March 6, 2025 at 08:33
Gavin Newsom's new podcast. | Damian Dovarganes/AP
Gavin Newsom's new podcast. | Damian Dovarganes/AP

The Democratic California governor made the stunning remarks in his debut podcast with conservative guest Charlie Kirk.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights who decades ago upset leaders in his own party when he defied state law and issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples, suggested Democrats were in the wrong in allowing transgender athletes to participate in female college and youth sports.

“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 in his debut podcast episode of “This is Gavin Newsom.” “I am not wrestling with the fairness issue. I totally agree with you.”

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