Gavin Newsom is opening up about the widespread criticism he faced as a result of his “unreliable relationship” with former President Donald Trump during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
one in Preview for Newsom’s upcoming interview with Sean HannityIn what will air Monday on Fox News’ “Hannity,” the cable news host asked the California governor about his reaction to Trump’s impeachment on Friday, which charged the former president with 37 felonies based on classified government documents. originated from the investigation of His Mar-a-Lago estate and other locations when he leaves office.
“Sad,” Newsom told Hannity. “And I say that as an American.”
Hannity asked Newsom about his relationship with Trump, “Were you friendly with him?”
“Well, as you know, I didn’t have a closed fist — I had an open hand,” Newsom said in response. “We really had an incredible relationship during COVID. it was incredible. He won’t play any politics with California during COVID – nothing played – that’s a fact.
“By the way, I’ve gotten a lot of criticism from the left by saying that,” he said, referring to his agreeable relationship with Trump during the pandemic.
Prior to the airing of the interview, which comes shortly after Newsom proposed the 28th Amendment to address gun safety, Fox News issued a release. extra clip In which Hannity asked Newsom about his view on President Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential election.
“Do you think he’s cognitively strong enough to be president?” Hannity poses in the clip, to which Newsom replies “yes” and notes that she has conversations with the president “all the time”.
“I’m serious about it — I’ve talked to him when he was overseas, I’ve been on Air Force One, Marine One, I’ve been in the limo with him,” Newsom continued. “I’ve spent time with him in private and in public.”
Despite his response in good faith, Hannity pressed the governor of California on the frequency with which his supporters urged him to run for the 2024 race, asking “How many times does your phone ping a day, people?” Says, ‘You need to be in this race. Because they agree with me that he is not fit for the job?’”
“I see where you’re going with that, Sean,” Newsom said. “I’m not answering.”
