Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom of California broke with the majority of his party on Wednesday, giving a soft alignment with Republicans on the issue of biological men competing in women’s sports.

In the debut episode of his “This Is Gavin Newsom” podcast, Newsom spoke with Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The firm ally of President Donald Trump asked Newsom, “Would you say no men in female sports?”

“Well, I think it’s an issue of fairness. I completely agree with you on that,” Newsom responded. “It is an issue of fairness. It’s deeply unfair.”

Read more at Newsmax© 2025 Newsmax. All rights reserved.