Overview

• Bill Maher accused President Trump of 'flirting with authoritarianism' during his latest Real Time episode, weeks after their private White House dinner.
• Maher highlighted Trump’s jokes about being a dictator 'except on Day One' and his musings on a third term despite constitutional limits.
• The comedian defended his honest recounting of Trump’s private demeanor, arguing it gives him credibility to critique the president on authoritarian tendencies.
• Kid Rock facilitated the March dinner, which Trump initially hesitated to attend, describing Maher as 'unjustifiably critical' of him in the past.
• Maher challenged conservatives to match his candor, stating his willingness to engage privately with Trump while continuing public criticism.