Caitlyn Jenner, GOP Gubernatorial Candidate, Releases Ad to 'Save California'
Home » Caitlyn Jenner, GOP Gubernatorial Candidate, Releases Ad to 'Save California'
Caitlyn Jenner, the reality-TV celebrity and gold-medal-winning Olympic athlete who recently announced a political campaign for California governor, has released a new ad calling out "career politicians" for "destroying" the American dream in the Golden State.
"The American dream grew up here, yet career politicians and their policies have destroyed that dream," says the Californian's three-minute ad, which first appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday.
"It's been locked away, closed, shuttered, left in the dark, burned down," the ad continues. "The government is now involved in every part of our lives. They've taken our money, our jobs and our freedom."
Jenner, a Republican, never mentions current Gov. Gavin Newsom by name—but the ad shows several images of him.
In one, Newsom can be seen maskless and indoors with friends at a restaurant last year during the pandemic as he was advising his own state's residents against doing exactly that. The incident brought him backlash.
Jenner also says in the ad, "I came here with a dream 48 years ago, to be the greatest athlete in the world. Now I enter a different kind of race, arguably my most important one yet: to save California."
WATCH: I came here with a dream 48 years ago to be the greatest athlete in the world. Now I enter a different kind of race, arguably my most important one yet, because California is worth fighting for! pic.twitter.com/BHglwn5ZSE
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) May 4, 2021
Jenner, 71, came out publicly in 2015 as a transgender woman.
Jenner was married to ex-wife Kris (Kardashian) Jenner for 23 years. The couple, who have two children together, split up in 2013.
The gubernatorial run in California is Caitlyn Jenner's first political foray.
Related: Tim Scott Rejects Joe Biden's Plan for 'Throwing Money' at Every Problem
Jenner will appear on "Hannity" on Fox News on Wednesday night for an interview.
On Saturday, she announced that she is against allowing transgender athletes who were born male to compete on girls' sports teams.
"This is a question of fairness. That's why I oppose biological boys who are trans competing in girls' sports in school," Jenner told TMZ.
"It just isn't fair, and we have to protect girls' sports in our schools."
Last week, the state of Florida passed legislation that would protect and reserve girls' sports teams for biological females only.
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he would sign it.
Related: 'Allowing Males to Compete in Women's Sports Will Mean the End of Girls' Sports'
"We're going to protect our girls," DeSantis said on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle" late last week during a town hall.
"I have a 4-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old daughter and they're both very athletic," DeSantis added. "And we want to have opportunities for our girls. They deserve an even playing field. And that's what we're doing, with what Mississippi did, with what Florida did, and I know what other states are going to do. So, I look forward to being able to sign that into law."
Ron DeSantis To Sign Bill Banning Biological Males From Competing In Girls Sports https://t.co/2M001XZaa7 pic.twitter.com/M6QizPslv0
— The Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) May 3, 2021
Caitlyn Jenner says further in her new ad, "California is facing big hurdles. Now, we need leaders who are unafraid to leap to new heights, who are unafraid to challenge and to change the status quo."
See these tweets for more information and reaction:
I didn't expect to get asked this on my Saturday morning coffee run, but I'm clear about where I stand. It's an issue of fairness and we need to protect girls' sports in our schools.https://t.co/YODLDQ3csP
Caitlyn Jenner releases first California recall ad, saying it's 'time to reopen' https://t.co/TPZkyRw7OB
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 4, 2021
Caitlyn Jenner may be the wrecking ball that puts Democrats as well as Republicans to shame. | Opinion by @madeleinekearns https://t.co/aW6HSvZSlI
— National Review (@NRO) May 3, 2021
—by CNJ Staff
'Let's Go Brandon' Chant Sparks Criticism at San Antonio's Cornerstone Church
Murphy Manages to Limp Over Finish Line in N.J. Governor's Race
Youngkin Yanks Victory from McAuliffe's Clutches in VA Governor's Race
Delaware Sued By Gun Owners Over Banning Self-Assembled Firearms
Rep. Jordan Criticizes Khanna For Asking Oil Companies To Produce Less Oil
Ohio Senate Bans Gun Regulation During State Emergencies
Former Trump Aid Steve Bannon Held in Criminal Contempt by Jan. 6 Committee
VP Kamala Harris Urges Churches to Back Virginia Democrat
House Passes Bill Forcing Women to Register for Draft