President Donald Trump found himself a new late-night target over the weekend, and for once, it isn’t Jimmy Kimmel. The president took a break from attacking the ABC host to go after a different comedian.
President Trump set his sights on Bill Maher following Friday’s episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, which featured an interview with California Governor Gavin Newsom. The interview likely laned on the president's radar after being highlighted on Fox News, prompting Trump to respond in a lengthy Truth Social post on Saturday.
“I hate seeing Fox, and other Conservative Outlets, constantly making Low Rated Bill Maher ‘relevant’ as it pertains to the Republican Party, and beyond,” Trump wrote. “Fox should stop putting this person on. He’s not representing us. You look weak, stupid, and ineffective, and I hate seeing that.”
Then things got personal as President Trump went in on Maher. The president brought up the much-discussed White House dinner he had with Maher in 2025. The late-night host came out of the meeting with a different perspective on President Trump, describing him as "gracious" and not at all like the public persona he puts on.
But President Trump chose not to repay the compliment this weekend. “He was nervous, scared, and the first words he uttered as he entered the Oval Office were, ‘Can I have a drink?’ It was very endearing but, at the same time, absolutely pathetic,” Trump claimed.
President Trump went on to suggest Maher was ill-prepared for his interview with Governor Newsom as the politician touted his accomplishments in California in addition to accusing the Trump administration of fraud and corruption.
Maher has yet to publicly respond, but he could be waiting for this week's Real Time episode to share his thoughts. The story also comes not too long after Maher extended something of an olive branch to President Trump.
While confirming that he will receive the Mark Twain Prize for Humor at the Kennedy Center, Maher said he hopes President Trump attends the event. There was some confusion regarding Maher's selection for the honor. He has been a vocal critic of President Trump, who now holds significant influence over Kennedy Center operations.
So perhaps Maher should tread carefully if he does choose to respond. Angering President Trump could cost Maher a major career accomplishment and see the Mark Twain Prize go to someone else. Then again, maybe the comedian would appreciate the attention that would follow such a fiasco. If nothing else, Maher shouldn't expect to receive another White House dinner invitation anytime soon.
And for fans keeping score at home, President Trump did throw in a dig at Jimmy Kimmel in his social media post about Bill Maher. The president wrote “MORON, though slightly more talented than Jimmy Kimmel" concerning the HBO post, reminding everyone involved that no grudge gets left behind.
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