Overview

• Larry David’s satirical New York Times op-ed, 'My Dinner With Adolf,' mirrors Bill Maher’s account of his March 31 dinner with Donald Trump, without naming Maher directly.
• The essay imagines a 1939 dinner with Adolf Hitler, highlighting the contrast between public and private personas to question the impact of personal charm on perceptions of leaders.
• David mimics Maher’s language, portraying Hitler as 'human' and 'authentic' in private, paralleling Maher’s description of Trump as 'gracious and measured.'
• The New York Times deputy opinion editor clarified that the essay is not equating Trump with Hitler but critiques the notion that private interactions can redefine public actions.
• Bill Maher, who praised Trump’s demeanor during their dinner, has not yet publicly responded to David’s essay or the broader debate it has sparked.