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Bill Maher Praises Trump’s Israel-Hamas Deal Amid Controversies

10/19/2025

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Bill Maher, host of Real Time, devoted six minutes praising President Donald Trump for the Israel-Hamas peace deal.
The discussion included Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor, and Mark Cuban, framing Trump as a dealmaker and a domestic threat.
They acknowledged the difficulty of separating Trump's foreign successes from domestic controversies and urged recognizing achievements.
The discussion raised questions about the sustainability of peace in the region.

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Bill Maher, host of Real Time, devoted six minutes praising President Donald Trump for the Israel-Hamas peace deal.
The discussion included Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor, and Mark Cuban, framing Trump as a dealmaker and a domestic threat.
They acknowledged the difficulty of separating Trump's foreign successes from domestic controversies and urged recognizing achievements.
The discussion raised questions about the sustainability of peace in the region.