Bill Maher claims Donald Trump felt 'betrayed' by him with 'silly' feud after cordial 2025 dinner
Bill Maher told ABC's "This Week" that former President Donald Trump feels "betrayed" after their 2025 dinner and the ensuing feud over Maher’s Mark Twain Prize award. Maher said the conflict began when the Trump administration attempted to block his receipt of the prize, though he ultimately accepted it at the Kennedy Center. The comedian defended his meeting with Trump as a candid conversation, while critics argue the feud reflects broader political tensions.
- ▪Bill Maher accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in June 2026.
- ▪Donald Trump, who chairs the prize committee, reportedly tried to prevent Maher from receiving the award.
- ▪Maher and Trump had a private dinner at the White House in 2025, after which Maher claimed Trump felt betrayed by his acceptance of the prize.
- ▪During an interview on "This Week," Maher described the ongoing feud as stemming from his refusal to align with Republican positions.
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Media Bill Maher claims Donald Trump felt 'betrayed' by him with 'silly' feud after cordial 2025 dinner The comedian discussed the feud and accepting the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center on ABC's 'This Week' By Lindsay Kornick Fox News Published July 19, 2026 7:09pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Bill Maher argues Trump felt betrayed by barbs after 2025 dinner Comedian Bill Maher addressed his ongoing feud with President Donald Trump after their 2025 dinner and his Kennedy Center award on ABCs "This Week" on Sunday.
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