Podcaster Patrick Bet David Grills “Pissed” Bill Maher on Backing Gavin Newsom for President — Conversation Didn’t Go Well for Bill Maher (VIDEO)
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In a recent episode of the Club Random Podcast, host Patrick Bet David grilled comedian and political commentator Bill Maher over his support for California Governor Gavin Newsom as a potential presidential candidate.
The conversation took an unexpected turn and ended with Maher visibly irritated and unable to mention a positive achievement from Newsom’s tenure as governor in crime-ridden California.
Maher began by expressing a personal affinity for Newsom, having known him for years and featuring him on his show. He acknowledged some of his issues with state policies but strongly suggested Newsom’s viability as a presidential candidate.
Maher’s main argument for backing Newsom was his belief that Newsom “could f-king do it,” referring to winning the presidency,