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Maher Says Immigrants Must Accept Liberal Values

8/15/2026

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Bill Maher said on August 14, 2026 that immigrants must accept liberal values to achieve the American Dream.
He called gay rights and free speech non-negotiable and rejected honor killings and forced veiling.
He cited candidate Melissa Chaudhry, noting she omitted LGBTQ+ issues because many Muslims do not share that view.
Nicole Kreisberg told Fox News Digital that Maher’s “melting-pot” view misrepresents assimilation demand and ignores discrimination against immigrants.

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Bill Maher said on August 14, 2026 that immigrants must accept liberal values to achieve the American Dream.
He called gay rights and free speech non-negotiable and rejected honor killings and forced veiling.
He cited candidate Melissa Chaudhry, noting she omitted LGBTQ+ issues because many Muslims do not share that view.
Nicole Kreisberg told Fox News Digital that Maher’s “melting-pot” view misrepresents assimilation demand and ignores discrimination against immigrants.