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“INSULTING!” Bill Maher Responds To Larry David Essay on Trump Dinner

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Apr 24, 2025
Comedian Bill Maher, known for his sharp political insights on 'Real Time With Bill Maher,' responds to friend Larry David's scathing critique of their dinner with Donald Trump. Maher argues that comparing Trump to Hitler is deeply offensive, saying it trivializes historical horrors. He discusses maintaining his moral integrity post-dinner, the recent death of Pope Francis, and shares insights about the nuanced complexities of engaging with controversial figures. The conversation balances humor with serious reflections on friendship and responsibility in today's charged political climate.
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ANECDOTE

Larry David's Hitler Analogy

  • Bill Maher recounts Larry David's critical essay comparing his Trump dinner to sitting with Hitler. - Despite friendship, Maher felt insulted by the Hitler analogy, considering it offensive to six million Jews.
ANECDOTE

Maher's Catholic Childhood Story

  • Bill Maher shares personal Catholic upbringing and how his family stopped church visits due to his father's disagreement with Pope Paul's conservative policies. - He recalls first communion, confession anxiety, and nuns being mean to him as a child.
INSIGHT

Being Honest with Trump

  • Bill Maher took the opportunity to meet Trump to understand and confront him directly. - He kept criticizing Trump honestly before, during, and after the meeting, maintaining his integrity.
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