Jerry Seinfeld Shares Update on Larry David-Bill Maher Feud
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Larry David remains upset over Bill Maher's visit to the White House, with mutual friend Jerry Seinfeld confirming the ongoing rift between the two comedians.
- Seinfeld revealed that both David and Maher were frustrated by their altercation and showed little hope for reconciliation, though their friendship is not a priority for him.
- The profile on Maher, tied to his Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, highlighted his contentious history with Donald Trump, including the White House's attempt to block Maher's award.
- Despite Trump's initial resistance and labeling Maher's selection as "fake news," Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed that Trump personally approved Maher's Mark Twain Prize, which is awarded by the Kennedy Center.
- Maher maintains that his political commentary transcends ideological bubbles, offering a unique critique of both sides, even as some critics remain divided on his approach.
