Maher has always been on the Left. But the modern Democrat Party is just too extreme for him.
Now Bill Maher betrayed liberals and threw his support behind Donald Trump.
Maher’s Surprising Nod to Trump’s Second-Term Wins
In a candid exchange on his latest “Club Random” episode, comedian Bill Maher shared unexpected insights, notably conceding that President Donald Trump’s second administration has delivered notable achievements. The revelations surfaced amid a lively chat with guest William H. Macy, the acclaimed star of “Fargo” and “Shameless,” as their conversation meandered from music icons to political realities.
The duo’s banter kicked off with reflections on evolving tastes in tunes, zeroing in on global sensation Taylor Swift. Maher confessed his high regard for her character while grappling with her artistry. “I think she’s just an admirable human being, and I don’t get the music,” Maher bemoaned. “And that’s all I’ll say.”
This admission sparked a broader tribute to unyielding accomplishments in entertainment, which Maher swiftly linked to the political arena. “I always say this, you cannot ever deny success,” Maher said. “You just have to give your respect even if it’s not your thing. Have the humility to give it up for enormous success on any level.”
“Trump, not my choice, didn’t vote for him, I can’t deny the success,” Maher added.
“I can’t either,” said Macy. “And he’s the president.”
Their dialogue then turned to a quirky studio memento: a framed collage chronicling the 56 barbs Trump has lobbed at Maher over the decades, personally inscribed by the commander-in-chief during a White House encounter earlier in the year.
“Did you give him that, and he signed it for you?” Macy asked.
“Correct,” Maher replied.
“Oh, that’s f****** brilliant,” Macy said enthusiastically.
Aging Gracefully Amid Generational Clashes
Shifting gears to personal milestones, Maher (69) and Macy (75) delved into the perks of growing older, particularly the satisfaction derived from observing the missteps of the younger crowd.
“One of the things I like about getting old is hearing the stupid things my young friends say,” Macy said. “It makes me feel so good.”
“It should, because you’re right,” Maher replied. “Just because something is new doesn’t make it automatically better, which is what they seem to think.”
Dismantling Youthful Ideals: From Communism to Capitalist Triumphs
The pair didn’t hold back on skewering trendy misconceptions, especially among millennials drawn to outdated ideologies. Maher pinpointed a surge in enthusiasm for collectivist experiments among the under-40 set.
“You know, a lot of the younger people are all excited about communism,” Maher said. “Well, that’s because you’re dumb and you didn’t study this. It’s not all your fault; they just didn’t teach it to you. But us older people know they tried it and it was a f****** nightmare.”
“A nightmare,” Macy responded. “A murderous nightmare.”
“Communism is a murderous, soul-sucking night[mare],” Maher added. “Even if they didn’t kill you, your soul was just quashed. You couldn’t get ahead. Everything was corrupt because it didn’t conform to human nature. Humans are selfish. Capitalism, with all its problems, is by far the best system, and it has lifted the most people out of poverty than anything.”
“We’ve made amazing progress with what they call extreme poverty, like a dollar a day people,” Maher said. “Like just in the 25 years since this century began, that’s been cut down to like only a few percent, when it was like 15.”
“That’s very big progress,” Maher said.
