Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher had positive words for President Trump following their meeting at the White House in late March. Maher, who had been critical of Trump for years, shared on his show “Real Time With Bill Maher” that he found Trump to be “gracious and measured” during their interaction. He even joked about presenting Trump with a list of insults the President had directed at him over time, and was surprised by Trump’s reaction.
The meeting, arranged by musician Kid Rock, who is a vocal Trump supporter, provided an opportunity for the two men to engage in conversation. Maher noted Trump’s self-awareness and ability to engage in light-hearted moments, things he had not seen from the President in public settings. Maher also shared his views with Trump on various topics, including the Iran nuclear deal and Gaza, and found that Trump was receptive and open to discussion.
Maher expressed that he felt comfortable speaking with Trump and did not feel the need to be cautious in his words, contrasting his experience with former Democratic Presidents Obama and Clinton. He acknowledged that Trump’s public persona is different from the person he encountered in private.
In the end, Maher emphasized that he was sharing his honest perspective of the meeting and that Trump displayed qualities of being gracious and measured during their time together.
