Newsom’s ‘unfair’ remark on girls’ sports belies his record: ‘Absolute bulls—-‘

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has found himself in hot water after making controversial comments about transgender women in sports, sparking backlash from his own party. However, some are speculating that his remarks were a strategic move to position himself as a more moderate candidate for a potential 2028 presidential bid.

According to Julie Hamill, a parental rights activist and California attorney, Newsom’s recent comments were likely a calculated effort to appeal to a broader audience and present himself as a moderate candidate. Hamill believes that Newsom has his sights set on a presidential run and is trying to position himself as a more centrist figure to attract voters from less liberal states.

Despite the recent controversy, Newsom has a track record of supporting transgender rights and protections. Since taking office in 2019, he has passed several pieces of legislation aimed at codifying protections for transgender individuals in the state. This includes laws allowing transgender prison inmates to be housed according to their gender identity and offering legal protections to out-of-state transgender youth seeking surgical and hormonal treatments.

However, Hamill is critical of Newsom’s support for these measures, particularly his stance on concealing information about a student’s transgender status from parents. She argues that withholding such critical information can have negative consequences for transgender youth and their families.

In a federal lawsuit against the Department of Education, Hamill is representing fifth-grade girls who are being forced to share accommodations with a transgender student. She believes that Newsom has the power to amend or repeal laws that are harmful to students and their families, but has failed to do so.

Newsom’s recent comments on transgender women in sports, where he agreed that it was “deeply unfair,” have drawn criticism from LGBTQ supporters and progressive activists. His remarks align with former President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports, a move that has been widely condemned.

Despite the backlash, Newsom stands by his comments, citing his love for sports and his belief in fairness. As speculation mounts about his potential presidential aspirations, Newsom’s handling of transgender issues will likely continue to be a point of contention for voters and activists alike.