Overview
- On Feb. 14, Trump posted a lengthy Truth Social message calling their 2025 White House dinner a waste of time and labeling Maher a lightweight with 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'
- The president claimed Maher arrived 'extremely nervous' and immediately asked for a vodka tonic to calm his nerves.
- On the Feb. 20 Real Time episode, Maher called the post 'bulls---,' denied being nervous, and said he had a pre-dinner margarita rather than a vodka tonic.
- Maher said Trump was angered that he mocked a joke about China making Canada give up hockey, and he emphasized he never pledged to soften his criticism after the meeting.
- The dinner, reported to have occurred in April 2025 and arranged by Trump ally Kid Rock, was said to include UFC chief Dana White, and Maher now promises a fuller rebuttal on March 6.