Gavin Newsom missed a call from President Donald Trump on Wednesday as the war of words over transgender athletes hit the state’s high school track scene – and Trump’s social media feed. The call followed a fiery post from Trump on Tuesday slamming Newsom over a transgender athlete who recently qualified for the state championships in two track and field events.

After facing threats from the president over a trans student’s inclusion in sports, the state quietly changed high school championship rules — but a transgender teen will still compete.

The state’s high school championships begin on Friday as intense debate swirls around one athlete’s participation. Questions remain about how the podium and team points will be handled.