The Fox News star tried to torch Gavin Newsom — but ended up setting himself (and Trump) on fire instead.

Sean Hannity, Fox News’ prime-time attack dog and longtime Donald Trump hype man, may have just delivered one of the most unintentionally hilarious self-owns in recent political television.

On Wednesday night, Hannity unleashed a blistering monologue against California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who has lately been trolling Trump by mimicking the former president’s bombastic style on social media. Hannity’s aim was clear: paint Newsom as a “radical failure” who had turned the Golden State into a dystopian nightmare while mocking Trump with cheap impersonations.

But somewhere between the insults and the fury, Hannity dropped a line that sent social media into meltdown mode. He dismissed Newsom’s behavior as “loony” and “embarrassing” — words that critics instantly claimed were a pitch-perfect description of Trump himself… and, ironically, Hannity too.

When the Insult Boomerangs

Within minutes, Twitter (sorry, X) lit up. Hannity’s soundbite was clipped, reposted, and roasted with memes faster than you could say “Fair and Balanced.”

“Did Hannity just describe Trump or Newsom? Because I’m confused,” one user wrote, racking up thousands of likes.
Another quipped: “The irony is so thick, you could build a border wall with it.”

Even some moderate conservatives admitted the line landed awkwardly, highlighting Hannity’s habit of projecting Trump’s flaws onto his political enemies.

Newsom’s Troll Game Is Working

Part of the drama stems from Newsom’s recent shift in political theater. While he insists he’s focused on governing California and not running for president — at least not in 2024 — Newsom has relished playing Trump’s shadow.

From fiery posts mocking Trump’s criminal indictments to slick video jabs at MAGA rallies, the governor has positioned himself as both a Democratic pit bull and a potential 2028 contender.

For Newsom, Hannity’s rage is fuel. The more Fox News rails against him, the more he cements his role as one of the few Democrats willing to meet Trump on his own theatrical battlefield.

Hannity and Trump: A Mirror Reflection

Critics say what makes Hannity’s “loony” comment go viral is the way it exposes Fox News’ double standards.

For years, Hannity has defended Trump’s wildest tirades, his late-night social media meltdowns, and his relentless insults against political rivals. Calling Newsom “embarrassing” while ignoring Trump’s circus-like persona struck many as laughable hypocrisy.

“Imagine Hannity watching a Trump rally and thinking that’s statesmanship,” one commentator posted. “Then he sees Newsom trolling Trump and suddenly it’s an ‘embarrassment.’”

The Viral Aftermath

By Thursday morning, Hannity’s jab had already been transformed into TikTok skits, parody news reels, and endless quote-tweets.

For Trump critics, it was the perfect encapsulation of Fox News’ blind loyalty. For Newsom supporters, it was free advertising: Hannity had just elevated Newsom’s trolling campaign to a national stage. And for everyone else, it was another reminder that in the Trump-Hannity echo chamber, irony is not just alive — it’s thriving.

Whether Hannity realizes it or not, his attempt to dunk on Newsom may have just scored points for the governor instead.

The Bigger Picture

The real question lingering after Hannity’s viral gaffe is whether this signals a brewing media rivalry between Newsom and Trump world. With 2028 still years away, Newsom is already testing his ability to get under MAGA skin. If one sarcastic impersonation can send Hannity spiraling, what will a full-blown campaign look like?

For now, Hannity might want to tread carefully. Because if every insult he hurls at Newsom ricochets back at Trump — and himself — then Fox’s prime-time attack machine could turn into Newsom’s best campaign ad.