Overview

• Maher said Trump is executing a 'slow-moving coup' that could keep Democrats from governing even if they win elections.
• He outlined signs he believes fit that pattern, including masked police, people being grabbed off the street, and routine National Guard or military presence.
• He argued a standing security posture in Washington could ease efforts to block a transfer of power in a future election dispute, contrasting it with the chaotic 2021 attempt.
• Maher linked the alleged militarization to potential disadvantages for Democrats in the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race.
• His remarks drew a surge of posts on X, with the Democratic group Blue Georgia promoting his warning as others criticized him for previously meeting Trump; coverage reflects commentary and reaction rather than new policy actions.