California Governor Gavin Newsom is causing a stir by suddenly agreeing with conservatives about transgender athletes in women’s sports. Newsom, a Democrat known for pushing LGBTQ+ rights, shocked his own party by calling it “unfair” for biological males to compete against females. He made these comments on his new podcast with Charlie Kirk, a top Trump supporter.
Newsom said Democrats are getting “crushed” for ignoring the issue. He admitted Republican attack ads showing Kamala Harris supporting gender surgeries for prisoners hurt the party. Kirk praised Newsom for finally seeing the light, but critics say this is just a political trick.
The governor’s own allies are furious. A California lawmaker called Newsom’s remarks “sickening,” arguing transgender athletes are rare and deserve compassion. But Newsom doubled down, comparing his stance to conservatives who still oppose gay marriage. He claimed his hands are tied by a 2014 state law allowing transgender students to choose bathrooms and teams.
Fox News host Jesse Watters ripped Newsom for flipping sides. He accused the governor of pretending to care about fairness to win votes for a 2028 presidential run. Watters compared Newsom to a kid who switches sports teams just to back a winner. Other commentators called Newsom a “front-runner” who changes his views when it’s convenient.
Conservatives aren’t buying Newsom’s sudden change. They say he’s still pushing lies about transgender suicide rates to guilt Americans into accepting radical policies. Some pointed out that depression often worsens after surgery, proving the left’s approach harms kids. Newsom’s critics say real leaders admit mistakes, but he’s just pandering.
Even tennis legend Martina Navratilova slammed Newsom after a biological male broke a girls’ track record in California. She called the state’s policies “regressive” and demanded action. Meanwhile, Trump’s Justice Department is threatening to sue California for defying federal rules protecting women’s sports.
Newsom claims he wants “humility and grace” in the debate but still blames Republicans for “weaponizing” the issue. His mixed messages show a Democrat scrambling to stay relevant as his party’s far-left agenda backfires. With Trump back in the White House, Newsom’s sudden pivot looks more like a survival tactic than real leadership.
