California Gov. Gavin Newsom's Stance on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports
California Gov. Gavin Newsom shocks Democrats with his stance on transgender athletes in women's sports, receiving praise from Bill Maher for speaking out against biological men competing in women's sports.
Key Points
- Newsom agrees with conservative activist Charlie Kirk that trans women playing in women's sports is unfair
- Bill Maher praises Newsom for his shift towards the center on this issue
- Senate Democrats blocked a bill banning biological males from competing in women's sports despite public support for the ban
Pros
- Newsom's pivot on the issue of trans athletes in women's sports is seen as a positive move by some
- Acknowledgment of fairness in sports by Newsom
Cons
- Some may view Newsom's stance as a political maneuver to appeal to a wider audience