Olympic champion Kaillie Humphries slams Newsom for fraud in California

Olympic bobsled legend Kaillie Humphries is a tax-paying Californian, and she’s not happy with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s response to recent allegations of fraud in the state, especially in the run-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Newsom came under fire Tuesday evening after his press office issued a response to independent journalist Nick Shirley’s investigation into allegations of fraud in California.

The post included an AI image of Shirley being covered by cameras with a bubble that said: “Hey, can I see your kids?”

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Humphries shared his reaction with PK Press Club Digital, raising concerns about the impact this could have on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

“As a resident of California, I am deeply concerned by reports of alleged financial fraud and Governor Newsom’s apathy in this regard. Aside from the fact that any financial fraud is wrong, the fact that this occurred in the state slated to host the 2028 Olympics is even more concerning. The Olympics are a multi-billion dollar event that requires substantial government support to ensure its successful completion,” Humphries said.

“Olympic host cities around the world have been struggling with financial fraud related to hosting the Olympics for years. America is not immune to these problems as the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics were marred by a corruption scandal.

“Before America welcomes the world to the Los Angeles Olympics, California and its leaders, including Governor Newsom, must respond to these serious allegations and ensure that all American taxpayer dollars spent at the Olympics are properly accounted for.”

Newsom’s office provided a statement regarding PK Press Club Digital’s request for a response to Humphries.

“Our office generally does not respond to comments from individuals who are not directly involved or informed about the matter in question,” the statement said. “Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, California is leading the nation in PREVENTING fraud, waste and abuse, protecting billions of dollars intended for families, students, seniors and communities,” a spokesperson said, adding a link to a state website supposedly dedicated to fighting fraud.

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Humphries moved to San Diego, immigrating legally from Canada in a process that spanned from the late 2010s to the early 2020s. She moved from Team Canada to Team USA, becoming the only women’s bobsledder to win gold medals for both teams, while undergoing an intense legal immigration process.

Today, she is a new mom in San Diego with her husband Travis, facing the challenges of the state.

Humphries revealed that she is a Republican and a proud supporter of President Donald Trump in an interview with PK Press Club Digital shortly after winning bronze at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. She has spoken out in support of Trump’s goals to protect women’s sports, enforce immigration laws, and make IVF more accessible, and she even defended the U.S. men’s hockey team for its association with Trump after backlash from the left.

Humphries then became the first American Olympic athlete to present the Order of Ikkos medal to a president when she presented it to Trump during a Women’s History Month event at the White House last week.

She said she faced backlash after revealing her support for Trump during her first interview with PK Press Club Digital.

“Some people disagreed with my views and made that known,” Humphries previously said.

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“A lot of insults. You get called every name and every word humanly possible… and, at the end of the day, politics can be very emotional for people, and I understand that. And everyone is entitled to their own beliefs and what they stand for.

“It’s their opinion, and I don’t have to like it or agree with it. I wish it were different, but that’s how it works.”