Bill Maher Reveals Plans for Jokes About Trump if He Returns to White House

Bill Maher Reveals His Approach to Joking About Trump in a Second Term

In a surprising revelation, comedian Bill Maher announced that he plans to dial back on the jokes about Donald Trump during Trump’s upcoming second term as president. In a recent CNN interview, Maher stated that this time around, he won’t be as relentless in his critique.

Maher, known for his biting humor and sharp commentary, said he would avoid “chasing every rabbit down the hole like I did the first term.” He characterized Trump as a “kooky guy” who makes bizarre statements and quipped, “I’m just not going to pre-hate anything. I’m just going to hope for the best, and then when something serious happens, I’ll comment on that.”

Throughout his career, Maher has not shied away from criticizing Trump and has previously expressed his fears regarding a Republican success in the 2024 election. He feels that such an outcome could bring “complete devastation” to the nation. While he acknowledges that some of Trump’s antics—like proposing to purchase Greenland—remain valid targets for comedy, he insists he will not take them seriously.

In the same interview, Maher also voiced his concerns about President Joe Biden’s age, suggesting that he should have stepped aside earlier for a more open primary within the Democratic Party. He has long been an advocate against ageism, noting that it remains an overlooked prejudice in society. Maher elaborated, “Some people at 70 act like they’re 100 years old, and some are like 40 years old. But in this case, Biden was too old.”

Despite being a target for conservative criticism, Maher has found himself in the crosshairs of liberal outrage as well. He recently informed the Wall Street Journal that he has increased the number of jokes about “woke” liberals, emphasizing that critics provide him with fresh material: “You give me more material. I’m a comedian. I’m going to go where the gold is.”

Maher went on to challenge progressive figures, labeling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as “a little out there” and expressing his disfavor for Ilhan Omar. However, he praised Seth Moulton for questioning transgender participation in youth sports, arguing against the backlash he received and pointing out the tendency for “virtue signaling” among his critics.

In a reflective moment, Maher discussed how some of his friends on the left have distanced themselves from him due to his willingness to engage with conservative guests like Ann Coulter and Ted Cruz on his show, remarking, “People who hate me for who I won’t hate.”

As Maher prepares to navigate the next chapter of his comedy, it remains to be seen how his approach will resonate with audiences eager for insightful commentary in a politically charged environment.