Trump Tears Into Bill Maher After Gavin Newsom Interview

President Donald Trump has reignited his long-running feud with comedian Bill Maher, launching a scathing attack after Maher’s interview on HBO with California Governor Gavin Newsom.Posting on Truth Social, Trump accused Maher of appearing “defenseless” and “totally deficient” during the exchange, and also said the segment made Fox News “look weak, stupid, and ineffective” after it discussed the interview on The Big Weekend Show. The remarks comes amid a broader clash between Trump and late-night figures, including his ongoing feud with Jimmy Kimmel, and follows renewed scrutiny of how political interviews on entertainment platforms shape public perception ahead of the 2026 election cycle.Newsweek contacted a representative for Maher, and Fox News via email on Sunday for comment.The ContextAs reported by Newsweek, the California governor appeared on HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher on Friday to promote his memoir Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery. During the interview, Maher likened Newsom’s "trolling" style approach on social media to Trump’s. He also questioned Newsom on California’s challenges, including housing issues and public perception. Newsom responded at length, defending the state’s performance and pushing back against criticism. While some viewers saw the exchange as a balanced discussion, Trump characterized it