Trump Criticizes Maher Dinner, Compares to Kimmel, Fallon, Colbert
Former President Donald Trump has expressed his discontent with Bill Maher following a recent episode of “Real Time.” This reaction came after Maher criticized Trump during a Friday broadcast, particularly about his controversial comment regarding China and ice hockey in Canada.
Trump’s Dinner with Maher
On Saturday, Trump took to Truth Social to reflect on a dinner he had with Maher in March 2025. Trump described Maher as nervous and lacking confidence, recalling that Maher requested a vodka tonic shortly after their meeting began. He shared that Maher admitted feeling scared, which Trump found somewhat endearing.
Criticism of Maher’s Show
While Trump acknowledged that they had a pleasant dinner, he criticized Maher’s show for reverting to what he called “the same old story” of being anti-Trump. He specifically mentioned Maher’s response to Trump’s earlier comments regarding China terminating ice hockey in Canada.
- Trump’s statement: “The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada.”
- Maher’s response: He questioned, “What kind of a person would say such a foolish thing?”
Trump compared Maher unfavorably to other late-night hosts such as Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Stephen Colbert. Yet he acknowledged that Maher is “slightly more talented” than these counterparts. He lamented that Maher’s low television ratings might shield the public from his criticism.
Maher Reflects on Their Meeting
During the April 11 episode of “Real Time,” Maher reflected on his dinner with Trump from the previous year. He described their encounter as gracious, noting that Trump was not the person portrayed in his more derisive tweets prior to their meeting. Maher admitted that the dinner experience contradicted his expectations.
Maher’s Perspective on Trump
Maher defended his observations, claiming that he was being honest about Trump’s demeanor during their meeting. He expressed confusion over why Trump behaves differently in various settings. Furthermore, Maher mentioned that Trump had expressed interest in a follow-up visit to the White House but ultimately did not attend a White House Christmas party.
Trump concluded his post on Truth Social by reiterating his preference for focusing on his agenda of “Making America Great Again.” He dismissed Maher’s critiques, attributing them to what he termed “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and claimed it was a condition unlikely to change.
