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Bill Maher blasted Donald Trump on Real Time for rescinding the EPA’s 2009 finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health, eliminating vehicle emissions standards and signaling broader climate deregulation, and labeled it the 'biggest dick move in American history' while noting his prior climate-denial stance.
Donald Trump blasted Bill Maher on Truth Social, calling their White House dinner a “waste” and saying Maher was nervous, then likened him to late-night rivals Kimmel, Fallon and Colbert. Maher later described the meeting as gracious and measured on Real Time, noting Trump’s demeanor differed from his TV persona. The exchange centers on Maher’s criticism of Trump and Trump’s counterclaims about the dinner and Maher’s ratings.
Comedian Bill Maher criticized President Trump and the EPA for rescinding the 2009 finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health, calling it the single largest deregulation action in American history and dubbing it the 'biggest dick move' in history, while also quipping about other topics on Real Time.
Donald Trump blasted Bill Maher on Truth Social after their White House dinner, calling him a 'highly overrated lightweight' and the meeting a 'total waste of time,' and he compared Maher to Kimmel, Fallon, and Colbert while recounting a nervous, vodka-tonic-fueled encounter.
Bill Maher mocked Republicans’ backlash to Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show, joking that not understanding the lyrics didn’t stop him from enjoying it. He contrasted the reaction with Trump’s criticism, noting the performance drew 128.2 million viewers (still short of Kendrick Lamar’s 133.5 million in 2025), while a separate Kid Rock segment drew about 5 million viewers.
Bill Maher said Jimmy Kimmel is “very mad” at him after Maher called out Kimmel’s wife for cutting ties with Trump-loving relatives, a clash Maher discussed on a Club Random episode. He suggested they may never talk again, but stressed he’ll continue lampooning both parties and still respects Kimmel. The dispute traces to Molly McNearney’s remarks about Trump-family relationships during a previous interview, which Maher referenced while defending his own opinions on politics and late-night comedy.
In a Club Random clip, Charlie Sheen and Bill Maher argued the halftime show should be more 'germane' to the game and then admitted they hadn’t listened to Bad Bunny’s music; since then, Bad Bunny has been announced to headline Super Bowl LX, becoming the first solo Latino and first Spanish-language artist to perform at the event, after earning major accolades (Latin Grammys, Grammys) and breaking streaming records, while the NFL emphasizes Latinos as key to its growth.
Wanda Sykes used the Golden Globes stage to roast Bill Maher, telling him she’d like “a little less” from him while praising host Nikki Glaser; she also skewered Kevin Hart and Brett Goldstein, and harshly critiqued Ricky Gervais over his anti‑trans jokes, joking she’d accept the award on his behalf if he won. Sykes later announced that Gervais had won Best TV Stand‑Up and quipped he’d thank God and the trans community.
Real Time host Bill Maher said the Renee Good shooting was terrible but he doesn’t feel the need to wear a commemorative pin like some stars at the Golden Globes; the piece notes fellow celebs wore Be Good pins and criticized authorities, highlighting a divide over the incident and ICE’s role.
Real Time host Bill Maher faced backlash after criticizing celebrities wearing anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes and calling the wearers 'thugs,' sparking social-media controversy; Wanda Sykes later mocked him on stage, underscoring the ongoing debate over celebrity activism and Maher’s past criticisms of ICE.
At the Golden Globes, Wanda Sykes used her moment on stage to poke at Bill Maher for talking too much and accepted Ricky Gervais’ Best Stand-Up Comedy (Television) award on his behalf, joking that he would thank God and the trans community — a quip that sparked lively online reaction from fans.
Bill Maher candidly discussed the shock of Rob Reiner's death, reflecting on their long friendship and Reiner's career, while also criticizing ageism in Hollywood.
Bill Maher announced that he and Larry David are no longer friends after David's satirical NYT essay mocking Maher's meeting with Trump, which Maher found surprising and responded to publicly, leading to a fallout in their friendship.
Dave Chappelle criticized Bill Maher for his comments on Chappelle's participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival, defending his decision and dismissing Maher's critique as smug and unwarranted, while Maher and other comedians expressed mixed opinions about the festival's context and implications.
Bill Maher responded bluntly to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC following his comments about Charlie Kirk's shooting, supporting free speech and criticizing the network's decision, while reflecting on his own past cancellations and emphasizing the importance of First Amendment rights.