Trump rips ‘weak,’ ‘totally deficient’ Bill Maher’s chat with ‘dumb’ Newsom
By Ryan King
Published on May 3, 2026.
President Trump has criticized comedian Bill Maher for being "defenseless and totally deficient" during his interview with California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Trump, who previously sued Maher for $5 million, accused Maher of being "weak and ineffective" at holding Newsom's feet to the fire. He also accused Newsom of focusing on how good California is doing, while California itself is experiencing a poor year. Despite this, Trump called for an end to the relationship with Newsom, calling him "absolutely pathetic".
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