California billionaire Tom Steyer defends trans athletes in high school sports as governor's race heats up
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer has publicly defended the inclusion of transgender athletes in high school sports. He argues that excluding these athletes could exacerbate their mental health struggles. Steyer criticized opponents as part of a right-wing agenda to vilify vulnerable individuals.
- ▪Tom Steyer supports transgender athletes competing in high school sports.
- ▪He believes that excluding transgender youth from athletics could worsen their mental health issues.
- ▪Steyer has labeled dissenters as perpetuating a right-wing attempt to smear transgender individuals.
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Media California billionaire Tom Steyer defends trans athletes in high school sports as governor's race heats up Steyer branded dissidents for perpetuating a "right-wing attempt" to smear transgender individuals By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 25, 2026 3:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Tom Steyer defends transgender high school athletes as California as governor's race heats up California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer defended allowing transgender student athletes to take part in female sports on the "I've Had It" podcast.
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