Donald Trump Slams Bill Maher as “Defenseless” After Gavin Newsom Interview on ‘Real Time’
Donald Trump criticized Bill Maher as 'defenseless' in a Truth Social post following Maher's interview with California Governor Gavin Newsom on 'Real Time with Bill Maher.' Trump accused Maher of failing to challenge Newsom on key issues like homelessness and infrastructure, while also lashing out at Fox News for covering the segment. The remarks reignite a long-standing feud between Trump and Maher, despite a brief truce after a White House dinner last year.
- ▪Donald Trump called Bill Maher 'defenseless' and 'totally deficient' in a Truth Social post.
- ▪Trump criticized Maher for not challenging Gavin Newsom on California's homelessness, wildfires, and population decline.
- ▪Trump also attacked Fox News for airing discussion of the interview and referred to Newsom as 'Newscum'.
- ▪Trump recalled a White House dinner with Maher, describing him as nervous and asking for a drink upon arrival.
- ▪Jimmy Kimmel was also mentioned, with Trump calling Maher a 'MORON' but slightly more talented than Kimmel.
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Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Flipboard Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to copy URL Donald Trump Slams Bill Maher as “Defenseless” After Gavin Newsom Interview on ‘Real Time’ By Michael Haskoor Twitter @Tweetskoor Published May 3, 2026, 10:59 a.m. ET Where to Stream: Real Time With Bill Maher {"content_type":"show","id":"50b54c5d-937c-459f-939d-1f60f840cf57","id_type":"rg","settings":{"appearance":{"general":{"drop_shadow_visible":false,"style":"minimal","widget_padding":false},"header":{"break_title":true,"stream_color":"#e80100","capitalized":true},"sub_text":{"text_visible":false},"services":{"view_all":{"color":"#e80100","text":"MORE…
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