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Trump Calls Maher Moron, Newsom Low-IQ as Fox Suit Wins

5/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted that Bill Maher is a “moron,” saying ratings “suck,” and blaming Fox News.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Governor Gavin Newsom a low-IQ who can’t read.
Governor Gavin Newsom said his response to Bill Maher’s accusation of copying U.S. President Donald Trump was meant to hold a mirror to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s $787 million suit against Fox News won its initial round.

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted that Bill Maher is a “moron,” saying ratings “suck,” and blaming Fox News.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Governor Gavin Newsom a low-IQ who can’t read.
Governor Gavin Newsom said his response to Bill Maher’s accusation of copying U.S. President Donald Trump was meant to hold a mirror to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s $787 million suit against Fox News won its initial round.