Bill Maher Confronts Gavin Newsom Over 'Imitating' Trump: 'Trolling'
Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom appeared on Bill Maher’s show where he discussed his political style and defended his lawsuit against Fox News. Newsom said he uses humor to highlight what he sees as President Trump’s unusual behavior and emphasized his legal fight to hold Fox News accountable for spreading false information about him.Key Facts
- Gavin Newsom appeared on HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher to talk about his memoir and his political style.
- Bill Maher suggested Newsom’s style of messaging is similar to President Trump’s, calling it “trolling.”
- Newsom said he uses humor to point out what he thinks are absurd actions by President Trump.
- Newsom is involved in a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News and host Jesse Watters.
- A Delaware judge ruled the lawsuit can continue, allowing the case to enter discovery (a stage where both sides share evidence).
- Fox News called the lawsuit frivolous and defended free speech, promising to fight the case.
- Newsom said media outlets like Fox News must face consequences if they lie to the public, referencing the Dominion voting system lawsuit settlement as an example.
- Newsom recently responded on social media to criticism from podcast host Joe Rogan using a confrontational and sarcastic tone.
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