Bill Maher curses and calls Trump a ‘crazy person’ after he’s pressed on his dinner with president
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Bill Maher defended his decision to dine with President Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the president due to Trump's lack of fixed beliefs and susceptibility to influence.
- Maher described Trump as more self-aware and normal in private than his public persona suggests, comparing him to someone who "plays a crazy person on TV" rather than being genuinely crazy.
- He dismissed critics of the meeting as emotionally driven and argued that Trump’s tendency to blurt out thoughts is both a form of honesty and misinformation, likening it to a form of Tourette syndrome.
- Maher rejected concerns that meeting Trump would elevate the president’s platform, noting Trump already holds the highest office and cannot be isolated, advocating for more direct communication with him.
- Despite the meeting aiming for constructive dialogue, Maher noted that Trump resumed attacking him afterward, while Maher maintained his critical stance.
