Trump Slams Newsom After Transgender Athlete Qualifies for California State Championship!

Former President Donald Trump has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom after a transgender high school athlete qualified for the girls’ state championship in track and field. The incident took place in California’s North Coast Section Meet of Champions, where a transgender girl placed in the top spots during the 1600-meter race. This result gave her a place in the upcoming California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Track and Field Championships.

The athlete, who is biologically male but identifies as female, drew attention after finishing ahead of several cisgender girls in the race. As this news spread online, it sparked a wave of comments from people both supporting and criticizing her participation. Some praised her courage and inclusion, while others felt the situation was unfair to female athletes.

Donald Trump responded by sharing a warning on his social media platform, Truth Social. He accused Governor Newsom and California’s leadership of ruining girls’ sports and putting biological girls at a disadvantage. Trump said that girls are being pushed out of their own events because of political correctness, and that Newsom is promoting policies that are, in Trump’s words, “destroying women’s athletics.”

This comes as debates continue across the country about whether transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in school sports based on their gender identity. While some states have passed laws banning transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports, California has taken a different approach. The state allows students to compete according to their gender identity and protects them from discrimination under state law.

The transgender runner at the center of this controversy is a high school student from Sonoma Academy. She has reportedly been running with the girls’ team for some time and is following all CIF rules. The California Interscholastic Federation has made it clear that its policies are designed to support inclusion and fairness. The CIF allows transgender athletes to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity and believes this promotes equality in school athletics.

Governor Gavin Newsom has not directly responded to Trump’s comments. However, his administration has consistently supported California’s inclusive approach to student-athletes. The governor has previously spoken in favor of LGBTQ+ rights and has opposed efforts to restrict transgender participation in public life, including in sports.

This issue is part of a larger national debate that shows no signs of slowing down. Several states have introduced or passed legislation targeting transgender athletes, with supporters of such laws saying they are meant to protect fairness in women’s sports. Critics argue these laws are discriminatory and harmful to transgender youth.

In the meantime, the transgender athlete from Sonoma Academy will compete in the CIF State Championship, scheduled to take place later this month. It’s a high-profile moment not just for her athletic performance, but for what it represents in the ongoing conversation around gender identity, sports fairness, and politics in education.

The CIF continues to stand by its existing policies and says any changes would need to reflect both inclusion and competitive fairness. While the debate rages on in public and political spheres, California is holding its ground, and the student at the heart of the issue is preparing for her next race—one that now carries a national spotlight.

For more information about CIF’s policies on gender identity and sports participation, you can visit the California Interscholastic Federation website. You can also view California’s official civil rights protections for students under California Department of Education.