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Bill Maher Critiques Democrats, Sparks Trump Backlash
2/25/2026
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Story summary
- Bill Maher criticized Democrats for not applauding U.S. President Donald Trump after the State of the Union address.
- He echoed Trump's claim that the nation is 'hopelessly divided'.
- His comments drew backlash due to his prior praise of Trump after a White House dinner.
- Trump dismissed Bill Maher as a 'highly overrated lightweight'.
- Maher compared Trump's expectations to a man wanting more after a dinner date, questioning the country's maturity.
