Bill Maher Praises Gavin Newsom Trolling Donald Trump on Social Media

California Governor Gavin Newsom has adopted a social media strategy that mimics President Donald Trump's bold and provocative style, using all-caps messages and mocking nicknames to engage with political adversaries, particularly Trump. This approach has drawn praise from comedian Bill Maher, who called it a humorous and novel tactic for a Democrat, suggesting that Newsom understands the current American political culture by 'out-stupiding' opponents rather than outsmarting them. MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart also applauded Newsom's combative stance, noting his willingness to confront conservative figures and characterize Trump and his supporters as hypocrites. However, some commentators like New York Times writer Frank Bruni express skepticism about the wisdom of this strategy, highlighting concerns that mocking Trump may not be an effective approach during his second presidency. Newsom himself has embraced this aggressive style as part of a broader effort to energize voters and meet Trump 'fire with fire,' positioning himself as a new kind of Democratic leader. Despite mixed opinions on the tactic’s long-term effectiveness, Newsom’s social media presence has undeniably captured significant attention and shifted the tone of Democratic political communication.