Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) faced backlash for an online post from his office Wednesday, diminishing concerns from Education Secretary Linda McMahon that California is discriminating against women by requiring female athletes to compete against transgender-identifying biological males.

Linda McMahon responded to Gavin Newsom's WWE mockery, saying the governor "doesn't take seriously" women losing scholarships in transgender athlete debate.

Here is a breakdown on what Gov. Gavin Newsom said about opposing transgender women and girls in female sports, along with reaction from the trans community, lawmakers and activists.

Gavin Newsom said on Wednesday he wants to see President Donald Trump “match the ambition” that California is enacting with this tax credit.