"What do you make of all the Patrick Bateman talk? Karl asked. I don't know, but Newsom stuttered, before Karl pressed: People say that you are like American Psycho. Jesus, yeah, like I said, Newscum,' I mean Newsom replied, half-laughing and tagging the memes to President Donald Trump's nickname for him. But even your friends, like, say that, Karl added. Oh, do they? the governor quipped. I'm gonna re-evaluate my guest list."
"I'm glad I still have some humor left, Newsom said, turning serious. This is a rough business. Particularly if you're willing to fight. And I just hope we have more fighters I have no problem being out there with the arrows in my back, as long as it gives some space for people to run over me and move forward."
Governor Gavin Newsom was shown printouts of memes comparing him to the fictional Patrick Bateman during an interview and reacted with stuttering, laughter, and quips. He acknowledged the memes and suggested appearance-based perceptions shape public belief, referencing his hair and looks. He joked about re-evaluating his guest list after being told even friends jokingly compare him to a villain. He also turned serious, saying the political business is rough, that he is willing to fight, and that he will absorb attacks to create space for others to move forward.
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