Overview

• Larry David’s satirical op-ed, 'My Dinner With Adolf,' imagines a meeting with Hitler to parallel Bill Maher’s description of his dinner with Trump.
• David mocks Maher’s surprise at Trump’s private demeanor, drawing comparisons to his own fictionalized impressions of Hitler’s humanity.
• Maher had described Trump as 'gracious and measured' during their March dinner, arranged by Kid Rock, sparking backlash from liberal audiences.
• The New York Times deputy opinion editor clarified that David’s essay does not equate Trump with Hitler but critiques the notion that private civility erases public actions.
• The op-ed has reignited discussions about the limits of humanizing polarizing figures and the role of satire in political commentary.