Gov Newsom agrees with Shapiro that trans issue is 'barrier' for people to support Democratic Party

[Media](https://www.foxnews.com/category/media) Gov. Newsom agrees with Shapiro that trans issue is 'barrier' for people to support Democratic Party Newsom quipped that Shapiro is a 'facts over empathy guy' By [Alexander Hall](//www.foxnews.com/person/h/alexander-hall) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 16, 2026 7:00pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/17) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387831779112) #### [Newsom agrees that transgender ideology is an electoral barrier stopping people from supporting Dems](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387831779112) California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke to Daily Wire's Ben Shapiro about how the transgender issue has divided America, acknowledging it is an electoral deal-breaker for many voters. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed with Daily Wire founder Ben Shapiro on Thursday that whether... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*