Donald Trump Recalls Dinner with Bill Maher as a “Total Waste of Time”
Former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday morning to share his thoughts on a dinner he had with “Real Time” host Bill Maher during his time in the White House. Trump described the evening as a “total waste of time” and compared Maher to other liberal late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.
According to Trump’s post, Maher had requested the dinner through a mutual friend, and Trump agreed to meet him. Trump described Maher as extremely nervous and lacking confidence, even asking for a drink to calm his nerves. Despite the initial awkwardness, Trump noted that the dinner went smoothly and Maher was respectful in his subsequent show.
Trump’s post appeared to be a response to Maher mocking his claims about China’s potential impact on ice hockey in Canada. Trump criticized Maher’s reaction to his statement and questioned his ratings, calling him a “highly overrated LIGHTWEIGHT.”
Despite Maher’s gentler account of the dinner in April of 2025, where he described Trump as gracious and self-aware, Trump remained unimpressed. He expressed his preference for focusing on “MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN” rather than wasting time on Maher.
Trump concluded by stating that Republicans should not use Maher to showcase a shift towards the left, as he believes his base sees through Maher’s supposed weaknesses. Despite Maher’s attempt to portray a more positive image of Trump, the former president remains critical of the comedian.
Overall, Trump’s post on Truth Social provides insight into his relationship with Bill Maher and highlights his disdain for what he perceives as Maher’s attacks on him. The dinner may have been a one-time event, but the fallout from it continues to be a topic of contention between the two public figures.
