Posted on 03/07/2026 12:44:11 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
Longtime journalist Katie Couric asked if Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., had a problem with being "ridiculously good-looking."
During an interview on Couric's "Next Question" podcast released Thursday, the former "Today" co-host remarked on how Newsom has been described as "slick" and whether that was a reference to his hairstyle. Newsom acknowledged that the comments had caused him to play into a "character."
"Do you have a 'Zoolander' problem?" Couric asked, referencing the 2001 Ben Stiller comedy.
After Newsom began laughing at the comment, she followed, "Are you just ridiculously good-looking, as Vogue said? No, seriously. What do you do about that?"
"You don't do anything about it. 'Cuz if you're going to do something about it, then you're b--------ing people. You know what? I am who I am. And it's fine. You don't have to like me. Or maybe you like a slick person. I don't know. Whatever. It's okay," Newsom said.
Both Newsom and Couric were mocked on social media for the exchange.
"He can't run for President on his record, so they are attempting to fabricate charisma," conservative commentator Stephen L. Miller wrote.
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I think women really wanted to know if he wore boxers or briefs.......................
Thankfully Gavin doesn’t have that problem
Radio host Chris Plante often refers to the media “performing acts of journalistic gratification”.
BTW Katie when’s the last time you had your eyes tested ???
Is she drunk? I think he is hideous and sleazy looking.
What an a-hole she is.
Katie certainly knows how grab a headline.
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Yes, Katie Couric attended a dinner hosted by Jeffrey Epstein in December 2010, after he had already been convicted as a sex offender. She later expressed regret for not being more aware of Epstein’s background at the time.
Katie Couric’s Attendance at Epstein’s Dinner
Event Details
Date: December 2010
Occasion: Dinner hosted by Jeffrey Epstein in honor of Prince Andrew
Location: Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse
Context of Attendance
At the time of the dinner, Jeffrey Epstein had already served a sentence for procuring a child for prostitution.
Couric later expressed regret for not being aware of Epstein’s background before attending the event.
Excuse me while I go and heave.
Since America’s Weird Niece, little Katie got so old and homely, she’s really lowered her standards. Even Newscum will do these days.
I don’ vote for nice hair.
Mine is thin and fine, very hard to get it to look good without professional help. Don’t have a personal maid, so it generally sux.
If anything, I’d vote against this creep for his hair, but there are so many other and better reasons, that doesn’t count.
i’m assuming that “what’s your favorite color?” and “what’s your favorite ice cream flavor?” are too intellectual for Katie ...
Quote-I am who I am___
Wow
Mr. Universe
I like Rubio’s calm demeanor
Just spread your legs Katie and get a room.
Oh yea, that's hot!
Katie. Another one who for many years had incredible success and popularity, is very rich, but just. won’t. go. away.
No Talent Couric is the Backmail Queen she knows about all the decades of Democrat allegations on Capitol Hill.
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