Newsom Has Done Nothing To Protect Women’s Sports
California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently sparked controversy regarding his position on men competing in women’s sports. While he expressed that it is “unfair” for men to participate in women’s sports during a podcast with Charlie Kirk, he did not commit to supporting legislation that would prohibit men from competing against women. Newsom emphasized the need to balance fairness in sports with the mental health concerns of young men, suggesting that discussions should be handled with empathy and humility. His office reiterated his commitment to LGBTQ rights,stating that he has taken actions to strengthen protections for transgender and nonbinary individuals.
Despite Newsom’s lack of direct opposition to men in women’s sports, several conservative commentators have interpreted his remarks as a shift in his stance, praising him for acknowledging the issue. Though,the article argues that Newsom did not actually advocate for any policy changes,merely recognizing the perceived unfairness without committing to action. Critics describe him as a savvy politician who is positioning himself as a moderate ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028. Without clearer support for women’s sports, the article paints Newsom as insincere rather than a true moderate.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom refuses to protect women’s sports just days after he claimed it was “unfair” for men to play in women’s sports.
In a podcast featuring Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk, Newsom said men in women’s sports are “unfair” but did not answer Kirk’s question as to whether men should be prohibited.
Newsom then suggested that there needs to be a way to balance fairness with the mental health of these young men, otherwise they might “commit suicide.”
“There’s also a humility and a grace. You know that these poor people are more likely to commit suicide, have anxiety and depression, and the way that people talk down to vulnerable communities is an issue that I have a hard time with as well,” Newsom said. “So both things I can hold in my hand. How can we address this issue with the kind of decency that I think, you know, is inherent with you.”
The Federalist asked Newsom if he would do anything to protect girls in sports and whether he would support legislation introduced by the Republican members of the California state legislature to keep men out of women’s sports. Newsom’s Deputy Director for Rapid Response Brandon Richards referred back to Newsom’s previous comments in which he said “there needs to be humility and grace on the other side” and that “When a kid’s not standing there on stage because they feel like someone had an advantage, an unfair advantage. We can find some balance, but we’re not finding it in this discourse, not on the assault of the LGBTQ community, not on the assault every single day on these poor kids.”
Newsom’s office also provided a detailed list of the actions Newsom has taken with regard to the LGBTQ movement including “strengthening protections for transgender and nonbinary individuals.”
When asked whether Newsom would support the recent legislation that was shot down by Senate Democrats that would have kept men out of women’s sports, Richards referred back to Newsom’s quote from the podcast: “The way that people talk down to vulnerable communities is an issue that I have a har time with. So, both things I can hold in my hand.”
Despite no change in Newsom’s position, several prominent conservative voices and influencers praised Newsom as if he had said that men should be kept out of women’s sports.
Libs of TikTok posted on X: “Wow. Gavin Newsom says he agrees that men shouldn’t be in women’s sports.”
Lila Rose said “Gavin Newsom finally acknowledges the harms of gender ideology on young girls.”
CBR Chair of Politics Michael Shellenberger said “Gavin Newsom has come out against allowing boys and men in girls’ and women’s sports. Finally. The preference cascade against trans madness is accelerating.”
Radio show host Bo Snerdley said “Gavin Newsom’s sudden opposition to men in women’s sports contradicts his track record.”
Newsom never said he opposed men in women’s sports. He wouldn’t even commit to any policy change. He merely said it was “unfair.” There is a huge difference between recognizing something as unfair and actually doing something to address that unfairness.
Newsom is no moderate — he’s a slick politician playing conservatives like a fiddle. Newsom just pulled off a masterstroke of political sleight of hand. Newsom got credit for appearing reasonable while never actually committing to anything — which is exactly why he created the podcast in the first place!
Newsom knows he needs to present himself as the moderate option should he run in 2028. And if conservatives continue to be easily conned by this phony “moderate” cosplay Newsom is doing, Newsom will have a leg up in the race.
Unless Newsom comes back with a different answer to The Federalist’s questions, or takes action to protect women in sports — he’s no moderate, he’s just a sleazy politician.
Brianna Lyman is an elections correspondent at The Federalist. Brianna graduated from Fordham University with a degree in International Political Economy. Her work has been featured on Newsmax, Fox News, Fox Business and RealClearPolitics. Follow Brianna on X: @briannalyman2
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