The Rubin Report 'Real Time' Crowd Goes Quiet as Bill Maher & Democrat Have a Tense Exchange About Zohran Mamdani
Oct 27, 2025
Tensions rise as Bill Maher confronts a former Biden official over Zohran Mamdani's silence on Uganda's harsh anti-gay laws. The debate shifts to Mamdani's controversial 9/11 comments and perceived victimhood narratives. Gavin Newsom faces scrutiny for claiming a poor upbringing while linked to the Getty family fortune. Arnold Schwarzenegger warns about the risks of temporary gerrymandering solutions. Plus, Japan's new PM tackles declining birth rates without relying on immigration, highlighting pressing cultural and political dilemmas.
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Citizenship And Moral Accountability
- Bill Maher argues Zohran Mamdani should renounce Ugandan citizenship because Uganda punishes homosexuality with death.
- Dave Rubin highlights perceived hypocrisy when progressives defend candidates from countries with anti-LGBT policies.
Victimhood Framing In Campaign Rhetoric
- Zohran Mamdani frames Muslim New Yorkers as victims of systemic indignities in the city.
- Dave Rubin rejects that framing and accuses Mamdani of dishonesty and playing victimhood politics.
9/11 Remarks And Political Optics
- Rubin and others question Mamdani's 9/11 account about his aunt avoiding the subway, calling it possibly fabricated.
- They argue his remarks omitted compassion for 9/11 victims and instead focused on personal victimhood.