Bill Maher took to the stage of his hit HBO show to discuss what everyone wanted to hear—and of course, there’s a backstory.
Maher described his recent visit to the White House, where he had dinner with President Donald Trump. A surprising invitation brokered by none other than mutual friend Kid Rock. But Maher didn’t go empty-handed—he brought a list of 60 insults Trump had hurled at him over the years, and yes, the President signed it.
Maher praised Trump’s authenticity during the evening and contrasted the experience with his past interactions with presidents like Clinton and Obama. He appreciated being able to speak freely, noting Trump’s stance on several issues and how different the private Trump…. was from his public persona.
Maher kicked off the show segment with this:
“Now for what I know you’ve all been waiting for, I’d like to give you my book report on my visit to the White House.”
I put it this way. Nemesis, meet Nemesis.
Maher continued:
“And let me first say that to all the people who treated this like it was some kind of summit meeting, you’re ridiculous…. like I was going to sign a treaty or something. I have no power! I’m a comedian, and he’s the most powerful leader in the world. I’m not the leader of anything except maybe a contingent of centrist minded people who think there’s got to be a better way of running this country than hating each other every minute.” — Comedian Bill Maher
So Mr. Maher goes to Washington—with a prop in hand:
“First good sign before I left for the Capitol, I had my staff… (put together) and print out this list of almost 60 different insulting things the president has said about me. Things like… stupid, dummy, low life dummy, sleaze bag, sick, sad, stone cold crazy, really, a dumb guy, fired like a dog. His show is dead. There’s 60. I brought this to the White House because I wanted him to sign it, which he did.” — Comedian Bill Maher
But folks, no matter how you slice this apple—Bill Maher is the latest Trump critic to kiss the ring.
And Maher went on, describing the dinner. Describing what I, Dominic Carter, have also seen privately with Trump:
“Just for starters, he laughs. I’d never seen him laugh, but he does, including at himself, and it’s not fake.” — Comedian Bill Maher
And praise Trump, Maher did:
“Moving Israel’s embassy to Jerusalem. Loved it. The border did need to be controlled. I’m glad the cops are getting their morale back. DEI had gone too far. Biological men shouldn’t be playing women’s sports. I never felt I had to walk on eggshells around him, and honestly, I voted for Clinton and Obama, but I would never feel comfortable talking to them the way I was able to talk with Donald Trump. That’s just how it went down. Make of it what you will. Me, I feel it’s emblematic of why the Democrats are so unpopular these days.
The most surreal part of the whole night was when I got home. I flew back right after the dinner, and I’m in bed watching 60 Minutes from the night before, and there’s Trump in one of their stories, standing at a podium in a room that looked to me like one of the rooms and places we’d just been in, and he’s ranting: ‘Disgusting. You’re a terrible person.’ And I’m like, Who’s that guy?
What happened to Glenda the Goodwill? Why can’t we get the guy I met…. to be the public guy? A crazy person doesn’t live in the White House, a person who plays a crazy person on TV a lot… lives there. Which I know is fucked up. It’s just not as fucked up as I thought it was.” — Comedian Bill Maher
Full stop here.
We all must understand that effective politicians must have personality—and Trump is full of personality. Like him or not, the man has that “it” factor. Maher, for all his critiques, acknowledges the dynamic.
He also knows the feud may very well reignite:
“And I have no illusions now that I’m back to work at my job, that he might start a new list. Because I don’t have a good feeling and will be critical about a lot of what he’s doing—the trade war and disappearing people, ruling by decree, threatening judges, gutting the government with glee. But I also think he now understands I have a job to do, or at least he did on this night.”
And as I’ve told you before, folks—Trump is the kind of guy you’d love to have a beer with. Maher recalled his favorite part of the night:
“My favorite part of the whole night was we were standing in the Blow Job Room—. And he said, ‘You know, I’ve heard from a lot of people who really, who really liked it, we’re having this dinner. Not all, but a lot.’ And I said same, a lot of people told me they loved it, but not all. And we agreed: the people who don’t even want us to talk—we don’t like you.”
Folks, we must come together somehow as a country… and perhaps this dinner—Nemesis to Nemesis—was a good start.
More on Dominic Carter
Veteran journalist Dominic Carter continues to make an impact through his powerful voice and relentless dedication to public service. Dominic hosts two live shows, each weekday on 77 WABC Radio — from 3 to 4 p.m. (EST) and again midnight to 2 a.m. EST. He also hosts a late-night Sunday show from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. EST. Join in from around the country on the 77 WABC app or online at www.wabcradio.com.
Beyond the mic, Dominic is a nationwide keynote speaker, inspiring audiences with his personal story and advocacy. Having been raised by his grandmother and aunt, Dominic speaks passionately on issues like Foster Care, Kinship Care, Child Abuse, Mental Illness, and Child Sexual Abuse. His book on his remarkable life is titled “No Momma’s Boy.” How I let go of my Past and embraced the Future. You can get a personally signed copy if you order it from Dominic’s website. www.Dominiccarteronline.com. (You can also order Dominic’s bobblehead there)
To follow Dominic on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@Dominiccartertv
Twitter: https://x.com/DominicTV
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominiccartertv/