‘Jeopardy!’ Host Ken Jennings Slams Gavin Newsom Over Trans Rights
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 21 – Ken Jennings condemned Governor Gavin Newsom for appearing on right-wing podcasts and supporting views seen as anti-trans, sparking backlash from the LGBTQ+ community, officials said.
- On July 17, Ken Jennings criticized Gavin Newsom over trans rights via Bluesky, highlighting his disagreement with Newsom's recent podcast comments.
- Amid recent podcast appearances, Gavin Newsom discussed trans athletes and children, prompting backlash from the LGBTQ+ community.
- Jennings asserted while Newsom argued that transgender athlete inclusion is `deeply unfair`, underscoring the debate.
- Fans praised Jennings online, with one Reddit user writing `Thank you!`, followed by positive reactions.
- If he secures the nomination, as Ken Jennings said he won’t vote for Newsom, indicating potential divides within the Democratic base ahead of 2028.
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Bob the Drag Queen drags California governor over trans rights retreat
Bob the Drag Queen has added his voice to those speaking out against California governor Gavin Newsom over his comments about the trans community. Newsom’s pivot away from supporting the trans community began in earnest after President Trump won the 2024 election. Far from being the only Democrat to do so, Newsom has appeared on right-wing podcasts in the ‘manosphere’, such as that Charlie Kirk, the anti-LGBTQ+ founder of conservative group Turn…


Bob the Drag Queen says, 'No one should be speaking to Charlie Kirk'
Bob the Drag Queen has spoken!Broadway star and drag legend Bob the Drag Queen appeared on MSNBC this weekend and had strong critiques of California Gov. Gavin Newsom for talking to far-right agitators like Charlie Kirk. Bob appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend: Primetime with Ayman Mohyeldin and Antonia Hylton, and the segment began with a discussion on the Trump administration shutting down the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specializ…
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