Liberal comedian Michael Ian Black slams Newsom over Trump-like Twitter antics: 'Do your f*****g job'
WASHINGTON, DC: Liberal comedian Michael Ian Black took a jab at California Governor Gavin Newsom during a recent September episode of 'Have I Got News For You US', the CNN-aired panel show, criticizing the governor’s trolling social media campaign against President Donald Trump.
Newsom has ramped up his online presence in recent weeks, adopting a combative, meme-driven style that mirrors Trump. The strategy has been read by some as an early signal of his ambitions for the 2028 presidential race.
Michael Ian Black says politicians are reduced to cartoon characters
While some have praised Newsom’s online antics, others see them as a waste of time. Black was blunt in his criticism.
“I hate this. I know I’m in the minority on this. I hate that he’s doing this. Because I hate that we’re reducing our politicians to cartoon characters,” he said.
“I don’t give a s**t how well you control online. Do your f*****g job. That’s what I care about,” he added.
Rep Jasmine Crockett defended Newsom as her “partner” and argued that while these antics may seem “immature” and “ignorant,” that is entirely the point.
She said, “So yes, I think it is necessary because we are putting a good old mirror up in your face to make you understand that y’all been supporting a real ignorant fool this whole time.”
Meanwhile, comedian Dave Foley sparked laughter on the panel when he quipped, “I think Michael’s antique desire for integrity is adorable."
Black contrasted Newsom’s approach with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, whom he praised for making the same political points “in a way that is mature, intelligent, rational, [and] reasonable,” rather than chasing attention.
Co-host Amber Ruffin added that Democrats don’t need to preach to their own base. “Those people already vote Democrat,” she said. “We need the idiot votes. Let’s get stupid. Let’s do stupid memes. Let’s have cartoons."
Internet sides with Michael Ian Black
Several internet users sided with Michael Ian Black after his jab at Gavin Newsom for trolling Donald Trump.
One online comment read, "No one trolls better than DJT.. that's why they hate him.. he's out there 'winning' and working... unlike the dirty dems... just Whining" while one added, "When Trump does this it's who he really is, which is why it works. When the Ds do it everybody can see it's phony and that's why it fails."
A person also stated, "Elected Democrats don't do their jobs. They think their only job is to complain and make up slander," whereas one mentioned, "Rational political discussion and democrats is a oxymoron. To a democrat, debate is something that you put on dehook."
A user also wrote, "Dems forget that image management is a waste of time when you've ruined your own image with repeated lies and incompetence. People don't always forget so quickly in politics," while one commented, "Newsom is not in it for the people of California, he's in it only for himself as many politicians are; too many are fake."
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