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Bill Maher Defends Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke Amid Critique

3/21/2026

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Comedian Bill Maher defended U.S. President Donald Trump's Pearl Harbor joke during a meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
He said the comment was inappropriate but could be funny if spoken by a comedian.
He criticized Trump's plan to mint a gold coin with his image, citing legal limits on depicting living presidents.
He also addressed Trump's justification for surprise strikes in Iran, highlighting the secrecy involved.

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Comedian Bill Maher defended U.S. President Donald Trump's Pearl Harbor joke during a meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
He said the comment was inappropriate but could be funny if spoken by a comedian.
He criticized Trump's plan to mint a gold coin with his image, citing legal limits on depicting living presidents.
He also addressed Trump's justification for surprise strikes in Iran, highlighting the secrecy involved.