It was a night of television no one saw coming. California Governor Gavin Newsom, usually poised and polished, found himself at the epicenter of a blistering comedic barrage—delivered by none other than Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld. What started as a segment on homelessness and policy quickly spiraled into a no-holds-barred roast, leaving viewers stunned and Newsom’s political image in tatters.

From Red Carpets to Reality Checks

Governor Newsom has long been known for his slick style and progressive promises. But as California’s homelessness crisis has continued to make headlines, even Newsom has started calling the encampments “unacceptable.” The irony, as Gutfeld pointed out with biting wit, is hard to ignore: “He’s the guy who made them acceptable, turning sidewalks into red carpet events for drug addicts, thieves, and unemployed CNN anchors.”

Gutfeld’s monologue didn’t stop there. He compared Newsom’s sudden urgency to fix homelessness to “putting on a condom as you’re leaving a wh house”—a punchline that set the tone for the rest of the segment.

The Roast Heard ‘Round the Country

This wasn’t just a roast; it was a comedic precision strike. Gutfeld, known for his sharp tongue and fearless delivery, took direct aim at Newsom’s political mask, leaving “only singed ego and way too much hair gel.” The audience could feel the shift—this wasn’t just about laughs. It was about exposing the cracks in California’s golden image.

Mocking Newsom’s polished persona, Gutfeld quipped, “The man with hair so flawless it could get its own campaign manager… struts into press conferences like he’s auditioning for a Gucci ad.” But behind the “sleek suit,” Gutfeld argued, was “a whole pile of chaos stacking up like ignored eviction notices.”

No Spin, No Escape

What made the segment so electric was Gutfeld’s refusal to sugarcoat. He called out what he saw as years of denial, followed by a sudden pivot to “fix” the very problems Newsom once downplayed. “He’s not mad about the tent cities, the crime, the urban decay—he’s mad you noticed,” Gutfeld jabbed, comparing it to a criminal only sorry for getting caught.

He wasn’t alone in his critique. Gutfeld’s panel, and even some in the audience, nodded along as he dismantled Newsom’s record on homelessness, crime, and the exodus of residents and businesses from California. “Stores are now glass graveyards thanks to smash and grabs. Carjackings have become so normal they might as well be listed on Uber,” he noted, referencing real issues that have plagued the state’s major cities.

A Broadcast Beatdown

Gutfeld’s delivery was as smooth as it was savage. There was no yelling, no desk pounding—just razor-sharp sarcasm and punchlines that hit close to home. “It wasn’t politics as usual. This was a broadcast beatdown,” he said, painting Newsom as a “poster boy for progress” whose policies have left California “a cautionary tale rather than a model state.”

The segment’s most memorable moments came when Gutfeld contrasted Newsom’s rhetoric with on-the-ground realities. “While he’s busy curating aesthetics, the real California—outside his filtered press shots—has been crumbling,” Gutfeld asserted. “He rips off the shiny PR mask and shows everyone what’s been hiding underneath: a California that looks more like a cautionary tale than a model state.”

Calling Out the Double Standards

But Gutfeld didn’t just stick to homelessness. He called out what he described as Newsom’s double standards—criticizing other states while ignoring similar issues at home. “Newsom stands at a podium, voice full of righteous fury, scolding Florida for banning books, while back in California, kids can barely read above their grade level,” Gutfeld quipped. “He wags his finger at Texas for their abortion laws, while his own streets are packed with fentanyl trash and people the system clearly forgot.”

For Gutfeld, the hypocrisy was too much to ignore. “It’s not just hypocrisy, but straight-up performance art,” he said, painting Newsom as “another overpaid actor fumbling through his lines while the whole set burns behind him.”

A State in Crisis

Gutfeld’s roast wasn’t just about style—it was about substance. He pointed to California’s sky-high taxes, the departure of business leaders like Elon Musk, and the increasing difficulty for families to make ends meet. “Even the ride-or-die locals, the ones who stuck it out through blackouts and tax hikes, have started whispering, ‘How the hell did we get here?’” he observed.

He didn’t shy away from the pandemic, either. Gutfeld reminded viewers of Newsom’s infamous dinner at the exclusive French Laundry restaurant while Californians endured strict lockdowns. “Shut down churches, schools, family businesses. But hey, the wine’s flowing, so it’s all good, right?” Gutfeld deadpanned.

The White House Whisper

As rumors swirl about Newsom’s potential presidential ambitions, Gutfeld issued a warning. “Nuome’s not so secret dream of the White House,” he said, “the sheer absurdity of a guy running a state into the ground while plotting to pitch that same disaster to the whole country—it wasn’t just ironic, it was comedy gold.”

But Gutfeld didn’t just leave it at comedy. He closed with a pointed message: “California wasn’t some shining example. It wasn’t a dream. It was a warning—a full-blown caution sign. And it hit hard.”

The Power of Comedy—And Truth

What set Gutfeld’s takedown apart was its precision. There were no cheap shots, just a mirror held up to Newsom’s California. “He didn’t need fireworks when the facts themselves were fire,” Gutfeld concluded, his signature smirk and a slow sip from his mug punctuating the moment.

The audience’s reaction said it all—gasps, laughter, and that unmistakable feeling when someone finally says what everyone’s been thinking. “The laughs didn’t come from comedy. They came from recognition—that uncomfortable, finally-someone-said-it type of laugh,” Gutfeld noted.

A Viral Moment—and a Reality Check

As the segment wrapped, social media lit up. Clips of Gutfeld’s roast went viral, with viewers on both sides of the aisle weighing in. Some called it a much-needed reality check; others defended Newsom, pointing to the complexity of California’s challenges.

But one thing is certain: Gutfeld’s takedown wasn’t just another late-night joke. It was a moment of raw, unfiltered commentary—delivered with humor, but grounded in the real issues facing America’s largest state.