Gavin Newsom 'Dog-Walked' by Ben Shapiro on Podcast, Discusses Trans Issues

Newsom's Podcast Appearance with Ben Shapiro

• 🎙️ Gavin Newsom appeared on Ben Shapiro's podcast, where he was described as being "dog-walked" by Shapiro.
• 🗣️ A key point of contention was Newsom's press office tweeting that the situation at the border was "state sponsored terrorism," which Shapiro challenged.

Stance on ICE and Border Policy

• ❌ Newsom disagreed with AOC's call to abolish ICE, stating that ICE officers are not terrorists and the situation is not state-sponsored terrorism.
• ❓ His office responded to Fox News' inquiry about an anti-ICE tweet by stating that "Fox News is trying to cancel the governor."

Discussion on Gender Identity

• ❓ Shapiro pressed Newsom on the question of whether "boys can become girls."
• 🤷 Newsom expressed difficulty in answering directly, stating "I just don't Well, I think uh for the grace of God."
• 💬 He acknowledged the political potency of the issue but questioned the focus on a small number of people struggling with gender identity issues.

Critique of Newsom's Response

• 😠 The commentary suggests Newsom avoids directly answering the question due to fear of the "trans lobby."
• 🎭 It's argued that Newsom's body language and word choice reveal he is influenced by the trans lobby, similar to other Democrats.
• 🧐 The speaker posits that the "trans lobby" is a "fake phantom" and a "humiliation fetish."