California Dem gov candidate Tom Steyer prompts mixed reactions for video with trans athlete AB Hernandez

California Republican gubernatorial frontrunner Steve Hilton addresses state's ongoing trans athlete issue ahead of a contentious state championship track meet. (Credit: OutKick/ Fox News Digital)

California Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer posted a video with prominent transgender athlete AB Hernandez on social media on Friday, expressing support for the trans teen as Hernandez looks to win another set of state titles in girls' track and field.

The video went viral across social media, with a mix of praise and criticism across the political spectrum.

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Steyer's video supporting Hernandez earned praise from some liberal social media users, especially those who advocate for transgender rights, including transgender comedian Stacy Cay.

However, much of the reaction to Steyer's video with Hernandez was critical, especially among right-wing social media circles.

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton condemned Steyer for supporting trans athletes in girls' sports in an interview with Fox News Digital on Friday.

"Tom Steyer has taken a wildly extreme position on this issue that is totally out of touch with most California families and young people," Hilton told Fox News Digital before the rally," Hilton said.

Hilton's campaign then shared Steyer's post on X, mocking the Democrat.

In the video, posted to Steyer's social media account, Hernandez spoke about being "outed" and "doxed."

"I've been outed like, so many times over and over, you know doxed, where I go to school, so I feel like, more safety aspect, and not just supporting but..." Hernandez