During a recent appearance on HBO's 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' California Governor Gavin Newsom faced pointed questions from the host over his decision to sue Fox News, with Maher suggesting the move mirrors former President Donald Trump's tactics. The exchange occurred as Newsom promoted his memoir 'Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery.'
Maher pressed Newsom on the lawsuit, drawing parallels to Trump's history of suing media companies. 'Many people would say that you are imitating him... You are the one who kind of imitates his style with the trolling. You're suing Fox now, I understand,' Maher said. Newsom responded, 'Fox better look to settle right now or apologize for defamation,' to which Maher countered, 'OK but that sounds exactly like what he does.'
Newsom defended his actions, stating, 'Well, don't defame, don't lie,' referencing his suit against the network. Maher reiterated his concern, saying, 'That does sound like him.' The host also criticised California's bureaucracy, citing the need for two paid roof inspections after recent wildfires, despite Newsom's earlier promises to cut red tape.
Despite the tension, Maher remains a supporter of Newsom, having previously urged him to run for president in 2028 and praising his social media trolling of Trump. The conversation also touched on the political climate following an assassination attempt on Trump, with Newsom blaming the former president for failing to unite the country.
