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Bill Maher Warns of Trump's 'Slow-Moving Coup'

8/24/2025

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Bill Maher cautioned about a potential "slow-moving coup" by President Trump that may hinder Democratic power recovery.
He criticized liberals for overreacting to Trump's actions rather than addressing this threat.
Maher expressed concerns over the normalization of military presence in cities, which could impact future elections.
Trump's federal force deployment in D.C. has drawn significant backlash from Democrats, who see it as an overreach.

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Bill Maher cautioned about a potential "slow-moving coup" by President Trump that may hinder Democratic power recovery.
He criticized liberals for overreacting to Trump's actions rather than addressing this threat.
Maher expressed concerns over the normalization of military presence in cities, which could impact future elections.
Trump's federal force deployment in D.C. has drawn significant backlash from Democrats, who see it as an overreach.