Bill Maher has publicly responded to Donald Trump’s recent social media tirade regarding their dinner at the White House, dismissing the former president's claims as "bulls---." The confrontation stems from a February 14 post Trump made on Truth Social, where he criticized Maher for his reactions during their April dinner, suggesting that Maher was "nervous and scared" during their meeting.
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ew.comtvinsider.comDuring the latest episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, aired on February 20, Maher recounted receiving a "blistering social media text" from Trump, expressing his bewilderment at the president's comments, particularly a joke Trump made about Canada and China.Maher quipped, "I think we're gonna have to workshop that one for a while," indicating his confusion over the humor.
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ew.comaol.comTrump had previously asserted that Maher was "extremely nervous" at their dinner and sought solace in a "Vodka Tonic." Maher refuted this, clarifying that he actually ordered a margarita and that he had a drink before dinner as is customary."He said I was nervous, scared, no confidence - bulls---," Maher stated, emphasizing that Trump's portrayal of the dinner was inaccurate.
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aol.comtvinsider.comIn his social media rant, Trump also noted that he initially found Maher's comments following the dinner to be respectful, but later felt disappointed as Maher's show reverted to its critical stance towards him.Maher responded with incredulity, stating, "I never stopped criticizing him.I never said I would!" He likened the situation to a relationship dynamic, quipping, "I know how women feel now: A guy buys you dinner and expects you to put out.I'm not that guy".
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ew.comtvinsider.comFurther addressing Trump's assertion that Maher suffers from "Trump Derangement Syndrome," Maher promised viewers that he would delve deeper into this accusation on the March 6 episode of Real Time, aiming to debunk Trump's claims."I'm gonna address this at the end," Maher noted, reinforcing his intent to confront Trump’s narrative directly.
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aol.comusatoday.comAt the conclusion of his segment, Maher reflected on the backlash he received for his honest portrayal of Trump during their dinner.He remarked, "I got so much s--- from the left for reporting honestly that in person, he was very different, very nice, very gracious," juxtaposing this with Trump’s depiction of him as fearful."I'm like the Democrats with an election - I just can't win," he lamented, highlighting the challenges of navigating political discourse in today's polarized environment.
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tvinsider.comusatoday.comAs Maher prepares to continue this dialogue, audiences can expect a thorough examination of the dynamics between comedy, criticism, and political interactions when Real Time returns.The ongoing exchange between Maher and Trump illustrates not only their personal rivalry but also broader themes of accountability and representation in political commentary.
