Trump Attacks Bill Maher Over Newsom Interview, Recounts Oval Office Dinner
Trump Attacks Bill Maher Over Newsom Interview, Recounts Oval Office Dinner
Trump blasts Bill Maher on Truth Social after Maher's interview with Gavin Newsom, recalling a private Oval Office dinner and slamming conservative coverage.
President Donald Trump fired off a fierce tirade on Truth Social, reigniting his feud with Bill Maher after Maher's interview with California Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump griped that Fox and other conservative outlets were elevating 'low rated' Maher as if he represented the GOP, calling for the host to be dropped. He recalled a private dinner they shared at the White House last year, organized by their mutual friend Kid Rock, saying Maher seemed nervous and even asked, 'Can I have a drink?' entering the Oval Office.
Trump went on to mock Newsom, labeling him 'low IQ' and accusing him of being unable to read a speech, while suggesting Newsom used Maher to go after him. He described Newsom as 'dumb' and 'incompetent,' and claimed the governor brought Maher into the conversation to take aim at the former president. The broad accusation echoed Trump’s long history of skewering media coverage and public figures he views as adversaries.
The outburst comes as Maher’s interview with Newsom continues to generate chatter about the two public figures and the tactics they employ in their public conversations. The renewed clash underscores how celebrity interactions and political discussions have become a staple of contemporary political discourse, often spilling from interviews into social media and prime-time talking points. Observers say the feud reflects ongoing spectacle in American politics, where entertainment figures and elected officials increasingly blend policy with personality and personality with politics.
