Bill Maher clashes with Newsom over CA leadership, says other side will ask, ‘Have you seen the stats?'
Bill Maher criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom during a segment on 'Real Time' for the state's high gas prices, rising rents, and the costly high-speed rail project. Newsom defended his leadership by highlighting California's strong economy, pushing back against Maher's economic concerns. The exchange underscored ongoing debates over California's affordability and infrastructure challenges.
- ▪Bill Maher questioned Gavin Newsom about California's high cost of living, including gas prices averaging $6 per gallon.
- ▪Maher urged Newsom to abandon the state's high-speed rail project, which has an estimated cost of $231 billion.
- ▪Newsom defended his governance by citing California's status as the fourth-largest economy in the world.
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