Bill Maher Praises Gavin Newsom's Twitter Strategy
On his show, Bill Maher applauded California Governor Gavin Newsom for deliberately mimicking Donald Trump’s bombastic Twitter style as a way to needle the former president. Maher said the tactic felt new for a Democrat and found it humorous.
Maher Analyzes Newsom's Social Media Approach
Maher played clips of tweets Newsom has posted and described how the governor adopted Trump’s brash, self-promotional tone. He recited a mock tweet that captured the parody: “He will fail, as he always does. Sad. And I, the peacetime governor, our nation’s favorite, will save America once again. Many are calling me the… Gavin Newsom, many say the most loved and handsome governor.”
Commentary on Modern Political Strategies
Maher argued Newsom has tapped into a modern political reality: trying to be clever isn’t always effective, so sometimes you meet absurdity on its own terms. “Don’t try to outsmart people. You have to out-stupid them,” he said, prompting audience laughter and applause.
Media Reception
The segment drew visible amusement in the studio and has been highlighted in media coverage of ...