California Gov. Gavin Newsom invited Charlie Kirk to the first episode of his new podcast and asked him how Democrats could do better.
Kirk brought up males in female sports.
Newsom played it like a politician, pandering to both sides. He agrees with the “unfairness” of males in female sports.
***NOTE: Look at the title of my piece. I refuse to be like other outlets and declare that Newsom changed his mind about males in female sports. I refuse to believe Newsom changed his mind until he takes action to protect females.
This declaration confirmed to me that Newsom will run in 2028.
However, Newsom did not come out and flat out say, “No males in female sports” or “Males in female sports must be stopped now.”
“Would you say no men in female sports,” asked Kirk.
“Well, I think it’s an issue of fairness,” replied Newsom. “I completely agree with you on that. It’s an issue of fairness.”
Newsom claimed the right “weaponized” the issue of males in female sports, but Kirk immediately shot him down on that.
Newsom slightly backed off with Kirk telling him the right highlighted the problem.
The governor forgets that the movement to protect female sports and spaces is diverse. You have females (and males!) of all political persuasions joining forces. Quite a few of them left the Democrats over it and voted for President Donald Trump in November.
Here’s the pandering because we all know the vast majority of these “transwomen” in female sports are only doing it because they’re mediocre male athletes:
So that’s easy to call out the unfairness of that. There’s also a humility and a grace. You know that 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.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 it’s inherent in you, but not always expressed on the issue.
The interview is not the only reason I doubt Newsom on this issue. Leslie reminded me:
Yup. On Tuesday, Leslie wrote about Newsom using his emergency powers to rollback environmental policies that prevented the clearing of dry brush.
The Los Angeles wildfires proved the state’s insane environmental policies put people and the environment in danger.
There is a reason why controlled burns exist. They prevent wildfires and help the environment:
Controlled burns are lit for a number of reasons. By ridding a forest of dead leaves, tree limbs, and other debris, a prescribed burn can help prevent a destructive wildfire. Controlled burns can also reduce insect populations and destroy invasive plants. In addition, fire can be rejuvenating. It returns nutrients to the soil in the ashes of vegetation that could otherwise take years to decompose. And after a fire, the additional sunlight and open space in a forest can help young trees and other plants start to grow.
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