Overview

• Speaking on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, Allen recalled directing Trump’s 11‑second appearance in Celebrity and described him as professional, polite and charismatic.
• Allen said Trump showed a real sense for showbusiness and delivered the brief role convincingly, calling him a very good actor.
• In the cameo Allen cited, Trump jokes about buying and tearing down St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan to build a very tall, beautiful skyscraper.
• Allen stressed he is a Democrat who disagrees with Trump on 95 to 99 percent of political issues and stated he voted for Kamala Harris.
• He expressed surprise that Trump pursued politics, calling it nothing but headaches and anguish, and quipped he is among the few who can say they once directed the president.