Bill Maher Reflects on Surprising Civility at White House Dinner with Trump

The comedian described Trump as gracious and self-aware in private, contrasting sharply with his public persona, while reaffirming his critical stance on the administration.

Bill Maher attended a private White House dinner with Donald Trump, arranged by Kid Rock, to foster dialogue despite their public disagreements.
Maher described Trump as gracious, measured, and more self-aware in private, a stark contrast to his bombastic public image.
During the dinner, Trump admitted to using the term 'lost' about the 2020 election, a rare acknowledgment of his defeat, according to Maher.
Maher presented a list of 60 past insults from Trump, which the president signed with humor, reflecting a lighter tone during their interaction.
Despite the cordial meeting, Maher emphasized that his critical views of Trump’s policies remain unchanged and he did not feel pressured to align politically.