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Bill Maher Blasts Democrats on Antisemitism as Israel Sues NYT

5/18/2026

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Bill Maher accused Democrats of staying silent on antisemitic rhetoric to appease voters.
Bill Maher aired the criticism on May 16, 2026 during monologue in Los Angeles.
Bill Maher likened the statements to propaganda Joseph Goebbels would have praised, prompting Megyn Kelly to call him a hypocritical figure on X.
Israel’s foreign ministry announced a lawsuit against The New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s column alleging abuse by Israeli forces.

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Bill Maher accused Democrats of staying silent on antisemitic rhetoric to appease voters.
Bill Maher aired the criticism on May 16, 2026 during monologue in Los Angeles.
Bill Maher likened the statements to propaganda Joseph Goebbels would have praised, prompting Megyn Kelly to call him a hypocritical figure on X.
Israel’s foreign ministry announced a lawsuit against The New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s column alleging abuse by Israeli forces.