Latest / Fresh Intelligence / Bill Maher Accuses Gavin Newsom of 'Imitating' Donald Trump - Governor Fires Back: 'That's the Point' as Feud Erupts Over Troll Tactics
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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: California Governor, Gavin Newsom, faced criticism from Bill Mayer, who suggested that Newsom is adopting Donald Trump's political strategy.
- 0:26[SPEAKER_00]: Rather than deny the accusation, Newsom defended his combative approach, stating, �I'm trying to put a mirror up to Donald Trump.
- 0:32[SPEAKER_00]: We're just trying to reflect that reality and express the absurdity of all of this.
- 0:37[SPEAKER_00]: Since Trump's return to the White House, Newsom has embraced a more aggressive online presence, characterized by mean-driven jabs and sharp commentary, shaping his national personality.
- 0:46[SPEAKER_00]: May her, however, express skepticism about Newsom's differentiating tactics.
- 0:51[SPEAKER_00]: He remarked, among all the people who may or may not be running, you are the one who kind of imitates a style with the trolling.
- 0:57[SPEAKER_00]: It's prompted concerns that Newsom's approach blurs the line between opposing Trump and emulating him.
- 1:02[SPEAKER_00]: Newsom responded to Mayher's critique by emphasizing the importance of accountability.
- 1:07[SPEAKER_00]: Well then, don't to fame don't lie.
- 1:09[SPEAKER_00]: This exchange coincides with Newsom's pursuit of a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News, which he claims distorted his statements about a phone call with Trump during protests in low's angels.
- 1:21[SPEAKER_00]: A Delaware judge ruled that it was reasonably conceivable, Fox News acted with actual malice, allowing the case to proceed and dismissing the networks
- 1:30[SPEAKER_00]: lawsuits next phase could compel Fox News to disclose internal communications, including emails and texts related to the contested segment.
- 1:39[SPEAKER_00]: Such disclosures have previously posed significant risks for the network, notably following its settlement with dominion voting systems.
- 1:46[SPEAKER_00]: Dressing the lawsuit, Newsom stated, we're going into discovery.
- 1:49[SPEAKER_00]: Fox better look to settle right now or apologize for defamation.
- 1:53[SPEAKER_00]: May her echo the sentiment, asserting, okay again, but that does sound like him.
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