Overview

• Bill Maher recently dined with former President Donald Trump at the White House in a meeting arranged by Kid Rock.
• Maher described Trump as 'gracious and measured' in private, contrasting with his public persona, during a monologue on his show 'Real Time.'
• Liberal commentators criticized Maher, accusing him of being manipulated by Trump and normalizing his presidency.
• Maher defended the dinner as a demonstration of the importance of civil discourse, stressing that he remains opposed to Trump’s policies.
• Some conservatives praised Maher for engaging with Trump, framing the meeting as pragmatic given Republican control of government.