Newsom Defends California's Gender-Neutral Toy Law, Says Critics Are Weaponizing It
• Newsom suggested critics are "weaponizing" California's law requiring gender-neutral toy departments • The law requires department stores with over 500 employees to have gender-neutral sections • Newsom claimed the department stores themselves supported and requested the legislation • He said the law was not a top priority for his administration compared to issues like homelessness • Newsom stated he understands how such regulations can be "exploited" and "weaponized" by opponents