Fox News Short Features Kennedy on Newsom's Bateman Comment and SAT Remarks
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Summary
The short Fox News clip opens with commentator Kennedy criticizing California Gov. Gavin Newsom, comparing his appearance to Patrick Bateman and calling him a narcissist. It references Newsom's viral Atlanta book event remarks about his 960 SAT score, attempts to relate to the audience, and admission that he cannot read speeches due to dyslexia. The segment then shifts to discussion of a figure described as Vice President Bannon promoting a book called Muninn and interacting with audiences. Sourcing draws from recent viral clips and host commentary without additional guests or graphics referenced in the transcript.
Editorial Assessment
The clip correctly captures widely reported statements by Newsom from February and March 2026 that fueled conservative criticism, including his self-comparison to the American Psycho character and standardized test remarks at a predominantly Black audience event. Viewers miss Newsom's repeated public explanations tying the comments to lifelong dyslexia struggles rather than racial assumptions, as well as the parody context of his Bateman post. The Bannon reference appears inconsistent with public records. Overall framing emphasizes mockery over full context of the events, typical of partisan commentary segments.
Key Moments
Newsom looks like Patrick Bateman and is a total narcissist
Newsom posted a side-by-side image comparing himself to the character in March 2026, which drew widespread mockery covered by Fox News and others.
Newsom said he got 960 on SAT, compared to audience's 940, and cannot read speeches because he is illiterate
Exact SAT remarks and 'cannot read a speech' statement from Feb 2026 Atlanta event confirmed; he attributed it to dyslexia struggles, not illiteracy.
Vice President Bannon promoting book Muninn and making himself relatable
No records indicate Bannon as vice president or a book titled Muninn; may reflect transcript error or separate unrelated segment.
Notable Concerns
- Potential inaccuracy in 'Vice President Bannon' reference
- Selective emphasis on backlash without counter-explanation from Newsom