Overview
- President Trump posted a nearly 500-word message on Truth Social on Saturday attacking Bill Maher and deriding their April 2025 White House dinner.
- He labeled Maher a "jerk" and a "highly overrated LIGHTWEIGHT," accused him of "Trump Derangement Syndrome," and mocked his television ratings.
- Trump described Maher as "extremely nervous" at the dinner, claiming he asked for a vodka tonic and said he felt scared.
- Trump said Maher sought another White House visit and an invitation to the Christmas party, adding that Maher ultimately did not attend the latter.
- The dinner was reported to have been arranged by Kid Rock, and coverage notes Maher has defended meeting the president while continuing to criticize him on HBO after mocking a Trump post about hockey on Friday.