Trump claims ‘pathetic’ Bill Maher was ‘so scared’ at Oval Office meeting in vicious attack
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump launched a harsh attack on comedian and talk show host Bill Maher via his Truth Social platform, criticizing Fox News for giving Maher a platform and calling him "low rated" and "not representing us."
- Trump referenced a private dinner with Maher last year, describing Maher as nervous and pathetic, and criticized Maher's recent interview with California Governor Gavin Newsom, calling Maher defenseless and deficient during the discussion.
- In the interview, Maher compared Newsom’s style to Trump’s, accusing Newsom of imitating Trump's trolling tactics, which Newsom denied, stating he was simply reflecting Trump's behavior to highlight its absurdity.
- Trump concluded his tirade by labeling Maher a "moron" but slightly more talented than Jimmy Kimmel, urging Fox News to stop featuring him.
- Maher previously expressed confusion over Trump's expectation that their dinner would halt his criticism, emphasizing he never ceased criticizing Trump despite their meeting.
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