Overview
- Trump’s near-500-word message labeled Maher a “jerk,” a “highly overrated LIGHTWEIGHT,” and said the HBO host suffers from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
- In recounting their April 2025 meeting, Trump claimed Maher was “extremely nervous,” immediately requested a vodka tonic, and later reverted to what he called “ANTI TRUMP” commentary.
- He argued Maher’s ratings are low and urged Republicans to stop citing the comedian as evidence of left-to-right movement among voters.
- Trump tied his irritation to a Real Time segment in which Maher ridiculed a Truth Social post about Canada, China and hockey, which Trump insisted was a joke.
- The dinner was arranged by Kid Rock, reportedly included UFC’s Dana White, and Maher has since defended meeting the president while stressing it did not soften his criticism.