One could not blame California Governor Gavin Newsom if he was expecting a softball interview from liberal comedian and friend Bill Maher on HBO last night. But Maher surprised everyone by exposing Newsom’s numerous failures after eight years in office.
As The New York Postreported, Newsom appeared on “Real Time with Bill Maher” to plug hismemoir“Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery.” This book, of course, is going to function as a campaign novel of sorts when Newsom inevitably announces his run for president.
But Maher had a few other things on his mind, namely the major issues affecting his home state. And Newsom did not seem completely prepared.
After Newsom aired some of his grievances against President Trump and the Republican Party, Maher brought up some of the California governor’s most notorious failures.
The most notable ones brought up by the comedian included the state’s $231 billion train to nowhere, absurd gas prices, and rents.
Making things even funnier is Newsom essentially dared Maher to go this route.
Bill Maher just brought up some of Gavin Newsom’s biggest failures right to his face — including California’s DISASTROUS high-speed rail project, to which Maher said:
“I say this as a friend, you got to let that train go!”
Newsom wasn’t expecting it and he was CRUSHED the…pic.twitter.com/WrlOEDlfwv
— Overton (@overton_news)May 2, 2026
Source: The Gateway Pundit
