Bill Maher Mocks Trump for Getting Played by China's Xi Jinping
Key Points:
- On recent episodes of "Real Time with Bill Maher," Maher has criticized Gavin Newsom for suing Fox News and compared his litigiousness to that of Donald Trump, while also making jokes about Jeffrey Epstein's alleged suicide note resembling Trump's style.
- Maher's latest monologue centered on President Trump's state visit to China, highlighting the warm interactions between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping despite ongoing trade tensions.
- Maher noted the elaborate pageantry and red carpet treatment Trump received in Beijing, suggesting that Trump’s affection for such displays influenced his softened stance toward Xi.
- The comedian joked about the irony of serving orange chicken during the visit and highlighted Xi's cleverness in negotiations, implying China holds the upper hand since Trump eased trade war pressures.
- Maher concluded with humor on the growing closeness between Trump and Xi, quoting Xi's remark to his translator: "Tell Trump, don’t catch feelings," underscoring the unusual dynamic between the two leaders.