Bill Maher FINALLY EXPOSES Gavin Newsom On Live TV
Bill Maher FINALLY EXPOSES Gavin Newsom On Live TV
Bill Maher has made a career out of challenging politicians, but his latest target shocked viewers across the country. On a live taping of Real Time with Bill Maher, the comedian and political commentator turned his sights on California Governor Gavin Newsom — and what he revealed left the audience stunned.
The Moment It All Went Down
During a discussion on national politics, Maher was asked whether Democrats had a “star candidate” strong enough to take on Trump in 2024. Most expected Maher to praise Newsom, who has been building his national profile and positioning himself as a possible future contender. But instead, Maher slammed the California governor with a series of brutal truths.
Leaning forward in his chair, Maher said:
“Gavin Newsom loves the cameras, but let’s be real — California is falling apart. Crime is up, homelessness is out of control, businesses are fleeing the state, and this guy wants to lecture the rest of the country? Give me a break.”
The audience gasped, and some even applauded.
The Exposé
Maher wasn’t finished. He accused Newsom of “playing the optics game” while ignoring everyday Californians who are struggling.
“He shows up in a perfectly tailored suit, slicks his hair back, and talks about ‘California values.’ But if those values are tents lining the streets of San Francisco and a cost of living so high that working families can’t survive, then sorry — that’s not leadership. That’s failure dressed up as progress.”
The camera cut to the panelists, who looked visibly uncomfortable.
Audience and Social Media React
Within minutes, clips of the segment started circulating online. Twitter and TikTok lit up with reactions:
“Bill Maher just DESTROYED Gavin Newsom live on HBO. Finally someone said it.”
“This is why Newsom will NEVER win nationally. Maher called it.”
“Bill Maher is a hypocrite, but even he’s right about California being a mess.”
Fallout Behind the Scenes
Sources close to the show claim that Newsom’s team was blindsided and furious about Maher’s comments. Some even pushed HBO to edit the clip before it hit streaming platforms, but it was too late — the internet already had it.
As of now, Newsom hasn’t directly responded, but insiders say he’s “well aware” of the blowback and might address it in an upcoming interview.
This clash could mark the beginning of an ugly public feud between Maher and Newsom — and given Maher’s platform, this won’t be the last time he drags the California governor under the spotlight.
