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Newsom: Trans Kids Playing Sports Is 'Deeply Unfair'


Published on 2025-05-22 13:40:38 - Patch
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  • Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his new podcast by staking out a stunning position on trans athletes for the famously progressive leader.

In an interview with CBS News, California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed his strong opposition to a proposed ban on transgender girls participating in girls' sports, calling it "deeply unfair" and "cruel." Newsom argued that such a ban would target a small group of children and questioned the motives behind the legislation, suggesting it was driven by political gain rather than genuine concern for fairness in sports. He emphasized the need to support and protect transgender youth, highlighting the potential harm that such discriminatory policies could cause. Newsom's comments come in the context of a broader national debate over transgender rights and sports participation, with several states considering similar bans.

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