Bill Maher Corners Gavin Newsom Over High-Speed Rail Disaster: ‘Let The Train Go’

Comedian and HBO host Bill Maher pulled no punches in an interview with Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA), grilling him about his recent Trump-like behavior and the billion-dollar black hole that is California’s proposed high-speed rail system.Maher spoke to the California politician — who is term-limited out of his current office and widely expected to run for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination — and pressed him on his record in The Golden State.WATCH:🚨 NEW: Bill Maher GRILLS Gavin Newsom over his biggest failures in blistering interview:MAHER: “The other side, what they are going to say though is, but have you seen the stats from California?”NEWSOM: “Good! One of the largest economies. Let’s go!”MAHER: “Well… are they… pic.twitter.com/hS0fr3IFe7— TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) May 2, 2026Maher began by warning Newsom that as soon as he officially threw his hat into the presidential ring, Republicans would be begging to discuss his tenure as California governor.“The other side, what they are going to say though is, but have you seen the stats from California?” Maher pointed out.Newsom did not appear to be bothered by the prospect, firing back, “Good! Fourth largest economy. Let’s go!”“Well … are they going to say good about gas prices?” he