US Edition‘Jeopardy!’ Host Ken Jennings Slams Gavin Newsom Over Trans Rights
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 21 – Ken Jennings criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for his comments on transgender children and athletes, highlighting backlash from the LGBTQ+ community and Newsom's podcast appearances.
- On July 15, 2025, Ken Jennings received a nod for hosting excellence in the Game Show Host category at the Emmy Awards while leading Jeopardy!.
- Jennings responded on July 17 on Bluesky to California Governor Gavin Newsom's comments opposing trans athletes competing in female sports and appearing on right-wing podcasts.
- Jennings condemned candidates cynically triangulating on trans kids and received support from fans and a user refusing to vote for Newsom regardless of nominations.
- Jennings emphasized that any candidate who opportunistically targets transgender children will not be supported, while Newsom expressed that allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports is unjust.
- This public exchange highlights tensions around transgender rights in politics as Jennings gains recognition for his Emmy nomination and ongoing public presence.
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