Governor Gavin Newsom faced immediate criticism from LGBTQ+ leaders and activists after he endorsed controversial views on transgender women's participation in college sports during a podcast with Charlie Kirk. Leaders like State Sen. Scott Wiener and Assemblymember Alex Lee condemned Newsom's alignment with Kirk, who is known for his extreme views. Equality California expressed deep disappointment for disregarding the dignity and rights of transgender athletes. In contrast, local responses from San Francisco's LGBTQ+ officials and Mayor Lurie were notably muted, highlighting a divide in immediate accountability within the community.
Charlie Kirk is a vile bigot, and standing with him on this issue is profoundly disturbing.
WTF. Trans people and LGBTQ+ people are under attack. We don't need our gov caving to conservative talking points that further hurt and scapegoat 1% of the population.
Transgender kids-like all kids-deserve the chance to play sports alongside their teammates and learn important values like leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Transgender young people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
I disagree with Governor Newsom's comments. They are not helpful when transgender people need support.
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