Trump's Controversial Claims and Lawsuits: A Recap.

Former President Donald Trump faced criticism from some on the right after saying he "could never hit" California Gov. Gavin Newsom because he was "so nice to me." Trump's comments drew pushback from conservatives who bristled at the suggestion that he had pulled his punches against one of the most significant left-wing politicians in the country. Some Trump allies pushed back against the criticism and accused some outlets of cutting out the part where Trump said Newsom had done a terrible job.