Overview
- On Friday’s Real Time, Maher criticized McNearney for what he called an ultimatum to relatives who supported President Donald Trump, saying such moves backfire.
- Maher argued, “Ultimatums don’t make people rethink their politics. They make them rethink you,” urging Democrats to consider why millions rejected their ticket in 2024.
- McNearney said on a Nov. 6 podcast that before the 2024 election she emailed conservative family members “ten reasons not to vote for [Trump]” and has since lost relationships.
- She said relatives backing Trump felt to her like not supporting her husband, Jimmy Kimmel, and their family, and that she has grown closer to relatives whose values align with hers.
- Coverage frames the exchange as a public dispute between media figures over strategies toward MAGA-aligned relatives, with no new actions by networks reported.