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Bill Maher, host of Real Time with Bill Maher, recently shared details about his dinner with President Donald Trump. The meeting took place at the White House on March 31, 2025, and was organized by musician, Kid Rock. Maher spoke about the dinner during the April 11 episode of his show.
This meeting surprised many. Maher has been a longtime critic of Trump. Over the years, he has mocked and criticized the former and current president on many issues. So, the idea of Maher sitting down for a meal with Trump caught people off guard.
During his monologue, Maher said his goal was not to support Donald Trump. He said he just wanted to share what happened. The comedian made it clear that the dinner was informal and not about politics and also repeated that he was not switching sides.
What did Bill Maher say about the dinner?
Bill Maher said Donald Trump was calm and friendly at the dinner. He described him as "gracious" and "measured." He said this Donald Trump was very different from the one people usually see on TV or social media. Maher said:
“A lunatic doesn’t reside in the White House. A person who often portrays a lunatic on television does, which is admittedly bizarre.”
Maher said the Donald Trump he met in person did not shout or argue. He was polite and joked around. The comedian seemed surprised by how different Trump was in private. He said it did not match his usual public image:
Still, Maher said the meeting was not to forgive or excuse Trump’s public actions. He noted that while the private version of Trump was easier to talk to, it didn't change how he felt about Trump’s behavior or policies.
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Why did Maher attend the dinner?
Maher said he attended the dinner as a comedian and not as someone with political power. He said:
“I’m just a comedian. I hold no influence. As if I were going to negotiate a treaty?”
He wanted to see what it would be like to meet Trump face-to-face.
The meeting was casual and not about politics or policy. Maher said he did not go there to change Donald Trump’s mind or make a deal—he just wanted to observe and then talk about it honestly with his audience.
He also said he was not changing sides:
“No, I didn’t go MAGA,” Maher told his viewers.
He said meeting someone does not mean agreeing with them. He said being honest about the experience was more important than keeping up appearances.
What did Maher take away from the meeting?
One funny part of the night was when Maher gave Donald Trump a list of insults the president had used against him over the years. The list included nearly 60 names like “low-life” and “stone-cold crazy.” Trump signed the list and laughed. Maher said he was surprised that Donald Trump could laugh at it and at himself.
“I’ve never seen him laugh in public, but he does, including at himself, and it’s not fake. Believe me, as a comedian of 40 years, I know a fake laugh when I hear it,” Maher said.
In the end, Maher said the experience didn’t change his view on Trump’s actions. He still disagrees with many of Trump’s decisions, like on trade, judges, and government cuts. But he also said it is worth noting the difference between public and private behavior.
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Bill Maher’s dinner with Donald Trump showed a different side of a leader he has often criticized. The comedian said Trump was polite and relaxed, which surprised him. But Maher did not change his views on Trump’s public actions. He said being honest about what he saw was more important than staying in a box.
The dinner was not about making peace—it was about getting a fuller picture. Maher said he still stands by his beliefs and also noted that talking to someone you disagree with is not the same as agreeing with them.
His story gives people a chance to think about how public figures can be different in private. It also shows that having a conversation doesn’t mean giving up your views.
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