Gavin Newsom grilled by Bill Maher over his biggest failures
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom faced sharp criticism from host Bill Maher during a Real Time interview, particularly over the state's high-speed rail project, which has ballooned to an estimated $231 billion.
- Maher challenged Newsom on California's economic issues, including high gas prices and soaring rents, questioning the governor's record despite the state's status as the fourth largest economy.
- Newsom defended California's economy but appeared unsettled by the rail project criticism, highlighting a growing political vulnerability amid frustrations over rising costs and stalled infrastructure.
- The interview also touched on national politics, with Newsom condemning former President Donald Trump for divisiveness, while Maher suggested Newsom's confrontational style, including legal threats against Fox News, mirrors Trump's tactics.
- Newsom insisted on accountability from media outlets, emphasizing the need to avoid defamation and falsehoods, maintaining his stance despite Maher's comparisons to Trump's approach.
