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Maher and Kimmel: Friendship Tested by Political Tensions

2/10/2026

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Bill Maher and Jimmy Kimmel remain friends despite ongoing tension, discussed on a recent podcast with Adam Carolla.
Maher regrets Kimmel's anger after criticizing Molly McNearney, who shared family members' support for U.S. President Donald Trump.
He urges addressing both sides, notes Democrats are less open to criticism than Republicans, and aims to preserve their friendship.

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Bill Maher and Jimmy Kimmel remain friends despite ongoing tension, discussed on a recent podcast with Adam Carolla.
Maher regrets Kimmel's anger after criticizing Molly McNearney, who shared family members' support for U.S. President Donald Trump.
He urges addressing both sides, notes Democrats are less open to criticism than Republicans, and aims to preserve their friendship.