Bill Maher
Coverage of Bill Maher in the Nexus archive.
- Bill Maher got the award, but Trump’s free-speech impact is the real prize
Bill Maher received an award, and the article highlights Trump's influence on free-speech discourse as a significant outcome. It contrasts recognition of rebels like Maher in Trump's Washington with areas dominated by cultural liberals.
- Colorado socialist candidate called 9/11 terror attacks 'inevitable' due to US foreign policy
Colorado Democratic Socialist candidate Melat Kiros argued that the 9/11 and Hamas terror attacks were 'inevitable' due to U.S. and Israeli military actions in the Middle East. She emphasized the 'conditions' leading to violence, including accusations of apartheid and occupation against Israel. Kiros, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, was previously fired from her law firm for an open letter criticizing responses to antisemitism on college campuses.
- Bill Maher admits he enjoys watching Trump get combative with journalists in tense interviews
Bill Maher expressed admiration for President Donald Trump's confrontational approach with journalists, stating he enjoys seeing Trump directly challenge them in interviews. Maher, while critical of Trump, acknowledged the president's tendency to voice his thoughts openly, which he relates to but refrains from doing himself.
- Trump Gets Roasted on Bill Maher’s Night
Comedians at the Kennedy Center roasted Donald Trump during a tribute to Bill Maher, with jokes about the president and a Trump impersonator interrupting Maher’s acceptance speech. The event highlighted tensions over Trump’s name being removed from the venue and Maher’s public interactions with the president.
- Trump renaming fiasco fuels jokes as Maher takes Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain prize
Donald Trump's failed attempt to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts led to jokes at a Washington DC gala. A tarpaulin concealed his erased name on the building's facade to comply with a court order. Comedian Bill Maher received the Mark Twain prize at the event.
- Trump renaming fiasco fuels jokes as Maher takes Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain prize
Donald Trump's failed attempt to rename the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after himself became a source of humor at a Washington DC gala where Bill Maher received the Mark Twain prize. A court order led to Trump's name being removed from the building's facade, which remained obscured by a tarpaulin during the event.
- Bill Maher calls out Trump and other critics while accepting Kennedy Center prize for comedy: 'When people laugh, you're caught'
Bill Maher accepted the Kennedy Center prize for comedy and criticized Trump and other critics, stating 'When people laugh, you're caught.'
- Comedian Bill Maher wins Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval
Comedian Bill Maher received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center, where President Donald Trump's influence and legal disputes over his name being added to the building were central themes. Trump impersonators and comedians like Whitney Cummings and Woody Harrelson mocked Trump during the event, while legal challenges delayed the center's planned closure and renovation.
- Bill Maher savages Big Apple congressional candidate as 'patient zero of the woke mind virus'
Bill Maher criticized a congressional candidate from the Big Apple, referring to them as 'patient zero of the woke mind virus.' The comment highlights a political attack on the candidate's association with progressive ideologies.
- Bill Maher calls Mamdani-backed socialist ‘patient zero’ of the ‘woke mind virus’
Bill Maher criticized Darializa Avila Chevalier, a socialist backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, for her abolitionist views on prisons and deportation, anti-American rhetoric, and refusal to endorse incarceration for murderers. Chevalier won the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District against Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
- Bill Maher savages NYC radical Darializa Avila Chevalier as ‘patient zero’ of the ‘woke mind virus’
Bill Maher criticized Darializa Avila Chevalier, a congressional candidate from New York’s 13th District, for not affirming that murderers should go to jail when asked by the New York Times. He labeled her 'patient zero' of the 'woke mind virus'.
- Trump news at a glance: America wins ‘either way’, Vance claims amid shaky ceasefire with Iran
Vice-president JD Vance claims the US holds all the cards in the conflict with Iran, despite recent military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Vance reiterated the administration's triumphant stance during an interview with HBO's Bill Maher.
- JD Vance does the impossible to win over Bill Maher's liberal audience on Trump's most toxic weakness as the avowed anti-MAGA host admits he might flip his vote for the Republican in 2028
JD Vance won over Bill Maher's liberal audience by addressing Trump's most toxic weakness. Bill Maher, an avowed anti-MAGA host, admitted he might flip his vote for the Republican in 2028.
- JD Vance claims US holds all the cards in Iran and will win ‘either way’
US Vice President JD Vance claimed the US will win 'either way' in negotiations with Iran, citing the destruction of its nuclear program and Iran's weakened state. He made these remarks on Bill Maher's show hours before military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.
- JD Vance claims US holds all the cards in Iran and will win ‘either way’
US vice-president JD Vance claimed the US will win 'either way' in negotiations with Iran, stating that even without a final deal, Iran's nuclear program is destroyed and the country is weaker. The remarks were made hours before more military strikes were exchanged in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Bill Maher Presses JD Vance on Iran, ICE, and Election Denial on ‘Real Time’: “That S**t Has to Stop”
Bill Maher questioned Vice President JD Vance on Iran, ICE, and election denial during an episode of 'Real Time'. The HBO host's attempt to confront the VP did not proceed as expected.
- Bill Maher tells JD Vance Democratic radicalism on Israel and socialism could put his vote 'in play'
Comedian Bill Maher told Vice President JD Vance he could consider voting Republican in 2028 if the Democratic Party's direction on issues like Israel, socialism, and capitalism concerns him. Maher emphasized his voting decisions are based on candidates' qualifications, not party labels, and challenged Vance to address election integrity and censorship claims.
- Maher challenges Vance on Trump election fraud claims: ‘That s— has to stop’
Comedian Bill Maher challenged Vice President J.D. Vance over President Trump's false election fraud claims, urging the GOP to stop claiming they were 'cheated' by election losses and instead accept defeat. Maher criticized the GOP's narrative under Trump, stating elections can only result in a win or cheating, and called for a return to conceding losses.
- Bill Maher tells Vance his 2028 vote is ‘in play’ as he rips key Dems for refusing to appear on his show
Bill Maher criticized several high-ranking Democrats for refusing to appear on his show and told Vice President JD Vance his vote for the 2028 presidential election is 'in play.'
- JD Vance catches Bill Maher off guard with sex and drugs quip... and has brutal dig at Gavin Newsom: 'Was that mean?'
JD Vance surprised Bill Maher with a quip involving sex and drugs and made a comment about Gavin Newsom. The article highlights the unexpected nature of Vance's remarks and a specific reference to Newsom.
- JD Vance tells Bill Maher how ‘America wins’ with or without Iran deal
Vice President JD Vance told Bill Maher that 'America wins' regardless of whether Iran signs a deal to end the war. He made the statement during an interview on Friday.
- Maher mocks Obama presidential library: ‘Who’s going to go to this?’
Comedian Bill Maher mocked the Obama Presidential Center during his HBO show, calling it 'something aliens built in Dubai' and highlighting its $850 million cost. The remarks were made on the Friday episode of HBO’s 'Real Time' with Rep. Ro Khanna and Politico journalist Jonathan Martin.
- Bill Maher shuts down Rep. Ro Khanna as he fawns over Mamdani: ‘He pals around with terrorists!’
Bill Maher criticized Rep. Ro Khanna for portraying Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a unifier following his speech at the Knicks' championship parade. Maher accused Mamdani of associating with terrorists.
- Bill Maher mocks Trump over Iran, asks what happened to 'The Art of the Deal'
Bill Maher criticized President Donald Trump's Iran agreement, arguing it was a non-binding memorandum of understanding rather than a substantial deal. The White House described the 14-point framework as a 'historic breakthrough' to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran later threatened to close the strait again.
- Bill Maher scolds his audience over Obama’s ‘alien’ Presidential Center: ‘F–king liars’
Bill Maher criticized his audience for referring to Obama’s Presidential Center as 'alien,' calling them 'F–king liars.' He argued that the legacy of Obama does not require the building, stating it already exists in people's hearts and minds.
- Bill Maher hits Trump with sex scandal dig as he blasts him for 'losing' the Iran war
Bill Maher criticized Donald Trump for a sex scandal and accused him of 'losing' the Iran war. The commentary focused on Trump's handling of geopolitical issues and personal controversies.
- Bill Maher tells Dems to stop the ‘partisan sulking’ in brutal reality check before America 250 celebrations
Bill Maher, an HBO host, advised Democrats to stop 'partisan sulking' ahead of the America 250 celebrations and referred to Donald Trump as a 'temporary caretaker of America' while cautioning against spoiling the event.
- Maher swipes at Trump over Iran MOU: ‘What happened to the art of the deal?’
Late-night host Bill Maher criticized President Trump's administration for negotiations with Iran following a memorandum of understanding (MOU). Maher questioned Trump's deal-making abilities, referencing his book 'The Art of the Deal.'
- Maher urges viewers to celebrate US 250th anniversary despite Trump: ‘He isn’t America’
Comedian Bill Maher encouraged Americans to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary despite President Trump, arguing no political side 'owns being psyched about the country.' He addressed viewers on HBO's 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' urging people not to boycott July 4 celebrations over political disagreements.
- Bill Maher tells liberals to stop 'partisan sulking' and join America 250 party
Bill Maher urges Democrats to participate in the America 250 celebration despite their dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump. He criticizes both sides for politicizing patriotism and argues that the country should be celebrated independently of political figures.
- Bill Maher Compares Trump’s Iran Deal to Stormy Daniels Scandal: “The Emperor Has No Clothes”
Bill Maher compared Trump’s Iran Deal to the Stormy Daniels scandal, stating 'The Emperor Has No Clothes.' He joked, 'We got everything we wanted except for everything we asked for.'
- Bill Maher urges Maine voters to elect Graham Platner despite the candidate’s ‘scary’ issues
Bill Maher urges Maine voters to support Graham Platner, acknowledging the candidate has 'scary' issues but still advocating for his election. He cites two reasons for this recommendation, though specific details are not provided in the excerpt.
- Bill Maher endorses controversial Senate candidate Graham Platner despite aspiring lawmaker's Nazi-linked tattoo and sex scandal
Bill Maher endorses Graham Platner for the Senate. The endorsement is despite Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo and a sex scandal.
- Bill Maher urges Maine voters to elect Graham Platner, despite the candidate’s ‘scary’ issues
Bill Maher endorsed Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite controversies including a Nazi-themed tattoo, alleged disturbing behavior toward women, and past statements about using rape as a solution to home invasion. Platner faces criticism for resurfaced remarks on sexual abuse, race, and terror, as well as sexting while married.
- Bill Maher to appear in Charlie Kirk documentary, remembers loving his interview with the TPUSA leader
Bill Maher will appear in a documentary about Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, who was assassinated during a campus event last September. Maher praised their past interview, stating he liked Kirk as a person but disagreed with some of his statements, which he felt were often misrepresented.
- Kennedy Center drops Trump in announcing Bill Maher Mark Twain Award guests
The Kennedy Center removed President Trump's name from invitations for its annual awards ceremony, which will feature Bill Maher as a recipient of the Mark Twain Award for American Humor. Invitations prominently highlighted Maher's role in the event.
- Bill Maher claps back at America-hating liberal artists pulling out of July 4 celebrations: 'Not a good look'
Bill Maher criticizes liberal artists for boycotting July 4 celebrations, calling their actions 'not a good look.' The title describes the artists as 'America-hating,' though the article content is not provided.
- Maher warns Democrats have 'another sex, creep problem’ with Platner citing misconduct allegations
Bill Maher criticized Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner for controversies including a Nazi symbol tattoo, allegations of sexting while married, and accusations of unsettling behavior from former partners. Platner denied claims of violence against women, calling them 'politically motivated.'
- Bill Maher says artists quitting Freedom 250 concert makes it look like Dems ‘don’t love America’
Bill Maher claims that artists leaving the Freedom 250 concert make Democrats appear to not love America. He questions if people can celebrate America without involving Trump.
- Bill Maher claps back at President Trump over 'low ratings' and 'fake laughing machine' by showing him PROOF of audience cackles
Bill Maher responded to President Trump's criticism of his show's 'low ratings' and 'fake laughing machine' by presenting evidence of audience laughter. The exchange highlights a public dispute over media ratings and authenticity.