*On a recent episode of his Club Random podcast, Bill Maher expressed his growing frustration and uncertainty about continuing his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher,” citing the ongoing discourse surrounding former and future President Donald Trump as a significant factor in his decision-making process.
In a candid conversation with actress and activist Jane Fonda, Maher admitted he feels overwhelmed by the current political climate, revealing, “I’m sh–ting my pants” about addressing Trump, whom he described as “very hostile.”
Maher, a long-time critic of Trump, pointed out that he was among the earliest to call out Trump’s character, labeling him a “con man” and likening him to a “mafia boss” well before the general public echoed these sentiments.
Reflecting on the numerous times he has forecasted Trump’s behavior—such as predicting his refusal to concede the 2020 election—Maher conveyed a sense of fatigue towards the relentless political cycle and its focus on Trump.
Fonda, curious about Maher’s feelings, questioned why he would consider leaving his show since Trump seemed to target other hosts more aggressively, like Jimmy Kimmel. However, Maher contended that Trump is indeed hostile towards him, mentioning how the former president regularly tweets disparaging remarks about his show.
“He tweets about me every week. Every week he accidentally watches my show,” Maher stated, humorously recounting Trump’s insult of him as a “low-ratings loser.”
The exchanges between Maher and Trump have been tumultuous, with Trump describing Maher as a “wacko” and criticizing his performance on various occasions. Recently, Trump referred to Maher as a “befuddled mess” suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Maher, reflecting on these interactions, displayed a weariness borne from the exhaustive nature of modern political commentary.
Expressing his concerns about the inability to move beyond the Trump narrative, Maher said that he finds the subject matter monotonous and “bored” with discussing Trump; however, he acknowledged that the politics of the moment are unavoidable.
“The show is the politics. There’s no other thing to talk about, and he’s going to dominate the news like he always does,” Maher lamented.
The conversation between Maher and Fonda shifted at times towards other political topics, revealing tensions regarding contemporary Democratic issues. When Maher suggested that Democrats faced backlash over discussions around gender and identity, particularly the notion of a trans woman being able to conceive, Fonda pushed back, asserting that such arguments are a marginal part of political discourse that she had not encountered in her readings.
In response to Fonda’s remarks, Maher accused her of being insular and disconnected from the evolving political landscape, retorting, “It’s not minuscule. And I’m sorry you can’t throw this back on us.” The exchange demonstrated the sharp divisions that can arise even among seasoned political commentators, as they navigate the complexities of modern identity politics.
Fonda defended herself, maintaining that she engages with multiple sources of information, stating, “Well, I read two papers.”
As he weighs his options, Maher’s candid acknowledgment of the pressures of discussing Trump may resonate with many viewers who feel similarly fatigued by the relentless cycle of political news, particularly as the nation looks toward another contentious election cycle. And he’s not even in office, yet.
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