Maher Presses Newsom Over Rail, Costs, WHCD Shooting
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United States — During a Friday night broadcast on HBO's Real Time, host Bill Maher directly questioned California Governor Gavin Newsom about the state's long-troubled high-speed rail project, rising gas prices and housing costs while Newsom promoted his memoir; the exchange shifted from promotion to policy scrutiny with on-air remarks urging Newsom to 'let the train go.'
On the same program this week Newsom also described the April 25 White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting as 'evil' and criticized President Trump's post-incident social media response; Maher cited a $231 billion current estimate for the rail project, and the segment produced renewed public scrutiny, political commentary and immediate calls for clearer fiscal oversight and communication.
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Timeline
- 1. California's high-speed rail project accumulated delays and rising cost estimates over multiple years.
- 2. April 25 — White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting occurred and gained national attention.
- 3. Friday following April 25 — Governor Gavin Newsom appeared on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher.
- 4. During that appearance Maher pressed Newsom about the high-speed rail and cited a $231 billion estimate.
- 5. Newsom called the April 25 shooting 'evil' on-air and criticized President Trump's post-incident response.
Why it matters
California's high-speed rail project affects your tax dollars. The current estimate is a whopping $231 billion. Rising gas and housing costs also hit your wallet. You can voice your concerns to your local representative.
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