Democratic gubernatorial candidate and billionaire activist Tom Steyer voiced strong support for allowing trans athletes to compete in California high school sports. In the remarks, Steyer said he opposes cutting trans kids off from team sports, citing their vulnerability and suicide risks. The post drew intense online reaction in California, with multiple users pushing back sharply. The exchange highlights deep divisions over the issue ahead of the June primary.
The clip was shared on X by user @MarcoFoster_. In the video, Tom Steyer states he is “totally in favor of trans athletes in high school.” He argues that given the vulnerability, stress, and suicide risks faced by trans kids, they should not be punished by being cut off from team sports.
The video clip originates from Steyer’s appearance on the “I’ve Had It” podcast hosted by Jennifer Welch. It does not show when or where the original recording took place, other than in the podcast setting.
Online Reactions to Steyer’s Remarks
Multiple commenters pushed back sharply. One commenter declared, “Here is the line in the sand. No way, never should we demean or minimize girls’ sports by allowing men to compete at their level, NO way!” and questioned the absence of past women’s rights advocates who fought for Title IX.
Another laid out several counterpoints, writing that there is “No such thing as a ‘trans kid’” and that “Girls are human beings who also have feelings and deserve as much consideration.”
One user highlighted political implications by observing, “The level of disdain that the Democrat party has for women is actually staggering,” while another called for “Tom Steyer needs to be investigated.”
One lengthy response from a woman argued that women and girls, not trans kids, are the ones voting and deserve protection, stating that little girls already face significant trauma and should not be subjected to men in sports and bathrooms. She warned politicians that women will remove those who do not support them and concluded, “He is Disgusting beyond approach.”
The remarks by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer have become part of the broader national conversation on transgender athletes in youth sports. As California’s primary campaign continues, the clip continues to draw engagement and contrasting viewpoints online.
