Overview

• Bill Maher condemned Larry David's satirical New York Times essay, 'My Dinner With Adolf,' as offensive to Holocaust memory and inappropriate for invoking Hitler in political critique.
• Maher defended his White House dinner with Donald Trump, describing the former president as 'gracious' and asserting his commitment to honest reporting despite his critical stance on Trump.
• David's essay, which parodied Maher's comments on Trump, was clarified by the New York Times deputy opinion editor as not equating Trump with Hitler but focusing on recognizing individuals' true nature.
• Maher reaffirmed his long-standing criticism of Trump, stating his meeting with the president did not alter his views or his willingness to engage across ideological divides.
• Despite their public disagreement, Maher expressed openness to reconciling with David, emphasizing the importance of dialogue over divisive rhetoric.