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Olympic bobsled legend Kaillie Humphries is a tax-paying Californian who is unhappy with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s response to recent allegations of fraud in the state, especially with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on the horizon.
Newsom came under fire Tuesday night after his press office published a response to independent journalist Nick Shirley’s investigation into alleged fraud in California.
The post included an AI image showing Shirley covered in cameras with a speech bubble that said, “Hey, can I see your kids?”
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Humphries told Pak Gazette Digital of his reaction, raising concerns about the impact it could have on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
“As a California resident, I am deeply concerned about reports of alleged financial fraud and Governor Newsom’s apathy toward them. Aside from the reality that any financial fraud is wrong, the fact that this allegedly occurred in the state that will host the 2028 Olympic Games is even more troubling. The Olympics are a multi-billion dollar event that requires substantial government support to ensure it runs smoothly,” Humphries said.
“Olympic host cities around the world have struggled for years with financial fraud related to hosting the Olympic Games. The United States is not immune to these problems, as the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics were tainted by a bribery scandal.
“Before the United States hosts the 28th Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California and its leaders, including Governor Newsom, must address these serious allegations and ensure that all American taxpayer money spent on the Olympic Games is properly accounted for.”
Newsom’s office provided a statement regarding Pak Gazette Digital’s request for a response to Humphries.
“Our office does not typically respond to comments from people who are not directly involved or informed about the matter at hand,” the statement said. “Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, California is leading the nation in PREVENTING fraud, waste and abuse, protecting billions of dollars meant for families, students, seniors and communities,” a spokesperson said, adding a link to a state website supposedly dedicated to stopping fraud.
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Humphries moved to San Diego and legally immigrated from Canada in a process that spanned from the late 2010s to the early 2020s. She famously transitioned from Team Canada to Team USA, becoming the only female bobsledder to win gold medals for both teams, all while enduring an intense legal immigration process.
She is now a new mother in San Diego with her husband Travis and 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 Pak Gazette Digital shortly after winning bronze at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. She spoke out in support of Trump’s goals of protecting women’s sports, enforcing immigration laws, making IVF more accessible and even defended the US men’s hockey team for its association with Trump after backlash from the left.
Humphries then became the first American Olympian to award the Order of Ikkos medal to a president when she presented it to Trump at a Women’s History Month event at the White House last week.
He said he received backlash after revealing his support for Trump in his initial interview with Pak Gazette Digital.
“Some people disagree with my opinions and have made them known,” Humphries said previously.
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U.S. Olympic bronze medalist bobsled athlete Kaillie Humphries presents the Order of Ikkos to U.S. President Donald Trump during a Women’s History Month event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., Thursday, March 12, 2026. Each year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. (Al Drago/Bloomberg)
“A lot of name-calling. They call you every name and word under the sun that’s humanly possible… and at the end of the day, politics can be very emotional for people, and I understand that. And everyone has a right to their own beliefs and what they stand for.
“That’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.”
