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Bill Maher Mocks Trump's 1,300-Word Tweet
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In Short: Maher's reaction to the tweet was part of a broader discussion about the dinner, which Trump had previously called a 'total waste of time.' The host expressed his disappointment, saying, 'Look, I have it here.
Bill Maher addressed Donald Trump's record-setting 1,300-word tweet on Friday's episode of Real Time, calling it 'kind of a flex.' The tweet, which Maher described as 'three pages of who cares,' followed their dinner earlier this month.
Maher noted that the tweet was 'a little long,' and he pulled out a printout to read aloud, addressing some of the allegations. He recited, 'Overall, I thought it was a good meeting,' and added, 'I understand he’s doing his thing. I never took it personally,' expressing his disbelief.
The comedian also mentioned that Trump accused him of having alcohol in his hand as he walked through the White House, which Maher found amusing. 'Well, I guess the cat’s out of the bag now. Boy, that explains a lot,' he said, referring to Kid Rock's comment that Maher was 'pretty high' at the White House.
Maher's reaction to the tweet was part of a broader discussion about the dinner, which Trump had previously called a 'total waste of time.' The host expressed his disappointment, saying, 'Look, I have it here. I don’t want it to be this way. This whole point of having these dinners was talk, disagree but listen, which he does in person. But don’t hate each other.'
The dinner, which included Kid Rock and Stephen A., was part of a series of meetings Maher had with Trump over the past few years, initiated by Trump’s former campaign manager, Corey LaBella, who reportedly called Maher 'incessantly' to arrange the meetings.
Maher's response to the tweet was met with laughter and applause from the audience, highlighting the comedic nature of the situation.
In his tweet, Trump also slammed LeBron James, calling him 'spoiled' and accusing him of acting like a 'victim.' He wrote, 'Brandon Tatum also called out James for not standing still during the anthem,' further expanding his criticism beyond Maher.
Maher's handling of the situation on Real Time underscored the ongoing tension between public figures and their social media interactions, particularly when those interactions are as lengthy and detailed as Trump's 1,300-word tweet.
What this adds
Maher's reaction to the tweet was consistent with his previous comments on the dinner, where he expressed disappointment in Trump's behavior.
The tweet's length and content were unprecedented, making it a significant point of discussion on Real Time.
Background
Bill Maher addressed Donald Trump's record-setting 1,300-word tweet on Friday's episode of Real Time, calling it 'kind of a flex.' The tweet, which Maher described as 'three pages of who cares,' followed their dinner earlier this month.
Variety noted that Maher opened his new episode of Real Time by addressing Trump’s tirade, comparing the president to Taylor Swift.
What's confirmed
- The host then pulled out a printout of the tweet, which he noted was “a little long,” describing it as “three pages of ‘who cares?'” “Look, I have it here. I don’t want it to be this way. This whole point of having these dinners was talk, disagree but listen, which he does in person. But don’t hate each other. And then, I go back to my job here, and then the heartaches begin,” said Maher.
What's still developing
- Following his second date with Trump, Bill Maher is once again shocked at the ungentlemanly behavior of the twice-impeached POTUS.
- “In any event, over the last few years, LaBella would call me nonstop to say, ‘Hello,’ be very nice, and tell me how much Bill Maher ‘loves’ and respects me, and would constantly ask of me, even before I was President, for any form of meeting with Maher and, would I do his show?” he wrote.
- Jeremiah Smith spent Saturday afternoon doing the kind of stuff that makes a five-word LeBron James tweet feel like a perfectly reasonable reaction.
- What have you heard?” The host then asked, “Now, did you see the 1,300-word Tweet he sent out?