"Newsom's term as governor ends in 2027 and, due to federal laws on term limits, he is unable to seek re-election. While his vocal opposition to president Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric, particularly regarding his recent deployment of the National Guard, have cemented him as a prominent voice Democratic Party, his track-record on LGBTQ+ rights could, and should, cause concern."
"In March, the governor faced backlash for hosting right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk on the first episode of his podcast. During the discussion, Newsom said he felt it was "deeply unfair" to allow trans women and girls, including K-12 student athletes, the right to compete in women's sports leagues. Addressing the backlash on Saturday, he told Californian outlet KQED that he still believes trans people, even those as young as five, should be excluded from competing in leagues consistent with their gender identity."
Gavin Newsom said he may run for president in 2028 and suggested he would likely decide after the 2026 midterm elections. His gubernatorial term ends in 2027 and term limits prevent immediate re-election. Newsom has positioned himself against Donald Trump while drawing criticism for recent shifts on LGBTQ+ issues. He has reversed previous support on trans rights and hosted right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, where he described allowing trans women and girls to compete in women's sports as "deeply unfair." He stated that trans people, including young children, should be excluded from competing in leagues matching their gender identity.
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