Gavin Newsom got a tough time on Bill Maher’s show. The California governor stumbled over questions about transgender athletes and hiding kids’ gender transitions from parents. Maher pushed him hard, making Newsom look shaky and dishonest.
Newsom admitted it’s unfair for biological males to compete in women’s sports. He told Maher he’d been “struggling with this for years” but couldn’t find a solution. Conservatives cheered this as proof liberals are out of touch. LGBTQ activists blasted Newsom, calling him a traitor for agreeing with Republican talking points.
Maher didn’t let up. He asked why California schools can hide a student’s gender identity from parents. Newsom dodged, saying it’s about “safety.” Critics called this a woke lie. Parents should know what’s happening with their kids, not have schools keep secrets.
Newsom’s new podcast was supposed to show he can talk to conservatives. Instead, it backfired. He brought on figures like Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk, but conservatives saw it as a cheap stunt. Maher mocked him, saying Californians can’t afford to live there anymore.
The governor called his own Democratic Party “toxic.” Polls show only 27% of Americans like Democrats. Newsom blamed “cancel culture” and activists for pushing voters away. Republicans laughed, saying he’s finally admitting the truth after years of far-left policies.
Maher’s beating exposed Newsom’s big problem. He talks like a moderate now but spent years backing radical ideas. High taxes, crime, and weird school policies ruined California. Now he’s trying to act reasonable for a presidential run. Voters aren’t buying it.
The transgender sports issue hurts Democrats. Most Americans agree it’s unfair. Newsom’s flip-flop shows even liberals know it’s a losing fight. But his weak answers prove he’s more about politics than principles.
In the end, Maher won the night. Newsom looked like another slick politician caught in his own lies. Conservatives hope this signals the end of woke policies. Democrats keep losing because they ignore regular people. Maybe it’s time for some common sense.
