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Bill Maher Defends Trump Meeting: Calls It 'Heroic'

4/19/2025

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Bill Maher stood firm in his defense of meeting with Donald Trump, asserting he spoke "truth to power" and should be hailed as a "hero" for his bold confrontation. He portrayed Trump as "charming" and "jovial," challenging leftist critics while underscoring the necessity of open dialogue, even amidst the storm of backlash.

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Bill Maher stood firm in his defense of meeting with Donald Trump, asserting he spoke "truth to power" and should be hailed as a "hero" for his bold confrontation. He portrayed Trump as "charming" and "jovial," challenging leftist critics while underscoring the necessity of open dialogue, even amidst the storm of backlash.