Overview

• The 89-year-old director told Bill Maher on the Club Random podcast that Trump was “a pleasure to work with,” “very good” on camera, and had “a real flair for show business.”
• Allen joked he could “do wonders” if he directed Trump today, prompting Maher to tease that such praise could intensify efforts to cancel him.
• He underscored that he is a Democrat and “not a Trumper,” saying he disagrees with 95% to 99% of the president’s politics despite praising his on-set professionalism.
• Coverage across right- and left-leaning outlets highlighted the remarks and routinely revisited Allen’s longstanding controversies, including past misconduct allegations he denies.
• At least one outlet reported that Trump amplified the story by resharing an article about Allen’s comments on Truth Social, following renewed interest in Trump’s 1998 Celebrity cameo.