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Bill Maher Defends Trump Dinner, Talks 2028 Run

11/11/2025

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Bill Maher, host, says he wants to dine with U.S. President Donald Trump again after backlash over March dinner.
On his podcast, Maher says Trump enjoys conversations, is receptive to criticism, and discusses a 2028 run.
Cheryl Hines, a podcast guest, echoes that Trump is curious and able to broker deals, including Israel–Hamas peace agreement.
Maher criticizes those who condemned him for dining with Trump, stressing personal relationships in politics.

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Bill Maher, host, says he wants to dine with U.S. President Donald Trump again after backlash over March dinner.
On his podcast, Maher says Trump enjoys conversations, is receptive to criticism, and discusses a 2028 run.
Cheryl Hines, a podcast guest, echoes that Trump is curious and able to broker deals, including Israel–Hamas peace agreement.
Maher criticizes those who condemned him for dining with Trump, stressing personal relationships in politics.