The remarks by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, a potential White House hopeful, were an extraordinary break from fellow Democrats and signaled a newly defensive position on the issue.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he believes transgender athletes participating in girls’ and women’s sports is “deeply unfair,” breaking with Democrats on an issue that has become one of the party’s most politically fraught.

While speaking to Kirk for the first episode of This Is Gavin Newsom, the Democratic politican sought advice from the conservative pundit about reaching out to young voters, given