Bill Maher compares Gavin Newsom to Trump: ‘You are imitating him’
Bill Maher criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for mimicking Donald Trump's style and tactics during an episode of Real Time. Maher pointed to Newsom's social media posts and defamation lawsuit against Fox News as examples of behavior resembling Trump's. Newsom defended his actions as a satirical reflection of Trump's conduct, aiming to highlight the absurdity of his presidency.
- ▪Bill Maher accused Gavin Newsom of imitating Donald Trump's style, including trolling and media lawsuits.
- ▪Newsom's press office posted a satirical driver's license on X, mimicking Trump's all-caps, self-aggrandizing social media style.
- ▪Maher criticized Newsom for suing Fox News, calling it a move similar to Trump's legal actions against media outlets.
- ▪Newsom defended his approach as a humorous mirror to Trump's behavior, emphasizing the need to call out presidential absurdity.
- ▪Newsom argued that Trump has long engaged in childish and grandiose conduct, such as placing his face on Mount Rushmore.
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Comedian and late-night talk show host Bill Maher criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) for seemingly imitating President Donald Trump and mimicking his actions. “Many people would say that you are imitating him,” Maher said on Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday. Recommended Stories Democrats support Graham Platner because there’s a ‘D’ next to his name: Joe Concha Amazon mulling reboot of The Apprentice with Trump Jr. as possible host: Report ‘Assassination culture is now being embraced by the Left’: Joe Concha “Among all the people that may or may not be running, you’re the one who kind of imitates his style with the trolling,” Maher continued. On Tuesday, Newsom’s press office appeared to mock Trump’s limited-edition passports in honor of the United States’s 250th birthday.
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