By Charles Switzer
10:29am PDT, Mar 15, 2025
Maher Takes Aim at Trump's Economic Woes
Bill Maher wasted no time addressing the state of the U.S. economy in his Friday, March 14,
Real Time monologue, blaming President
Donald Trump for the stock market's rapid decline.
With his signature sarcasm, Maher pointed out that the stock market has lost $5 trillion in just three weeks, joking that "Trump is the
Ozempic of the economy." He mocked how Trump's economic policies are fueling instability, saying, "Today, Greenland offered to buy us," and comparing the desperation of CEOs to someone begging to be put out of their misery.
Maher also took a jab at the administration's dismissive attitude toward inflation concerns, recalling how Republicans once fixated on egg prices under Biden, only for Trump to now tell Americans to "shut up about the eggs."
Here's a look at everything the outspoken comic said about Trump's hectic week.
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Tariffs, Recession Fears and Trump's Manufactured Crisis
Bill Maher dove into Donald Trump's erratic approach to
tariffs, pointing out that his aggressive trade war is backfiring on American businesses.
He accused Trump of "manufacturing a recession" by disrupting global trade and spooking investors. He highlighted the silence from the Republican Party, noting their refusal to acknowledge the economic downturn.
Instead of addressing the reality of a crumbling stock market, Maher quipped that they are calling it a "period of transition" sarcastically adding, "Our economy is transitioning, and our pronouns are, 'what,' 'the' and 'f***.'"
Trump Shrugs Off Market Panic: 'It's Just a Number'
The
Real Time host mocked Donald Trump's attempt to downplay
the market crash, referencing the president's recent claim that "you can't really watch the market, it's just a number."
He scoffed at the dismissal, arguing that for everyday Americans, the stock market is more than just a number — it's their savings, their retirement, and their financial security.
"Yeah, just a number that indicates how much less money you have than last week," Bill Maher said, highlighting the growing frustration among voters as they see their financial stability erode under Trump's leadership.
Even Trump's Base is Feeling the Pain
Bill Maher pointed to worsening polling numbers, suggesting that even Donald Trump's most devoted supporters are beginning to question his administration. "Regular, everyday Americans, including a lot of people who voted for this administration, are now starting to lose their faith in it," he said.
He took a swipe at Trump's diehard rally-goers, joking that one supporter who used to sing
"YMCA" at events is now living at the YMCA. The remark bitingly highlighted Maher's point that the economic downturn is hitting the very voters who helped put Trump back in office.
New Rules: Maher's Take on 'S** Worker' Terminology
Bill Maher closed the episode with his "New Rules" segment, shifting gears from Donald Trump to language. This time, he took aim at the term "s** worker," arguing that it's a modern euphemism that disguises a difficult reality.
He criticized how quickly the term has entered mainstream discourse, expressing frustration at the expectation that everyone must adopt it without question.
Though the segment veered away from his economic critique, Maher maintained his signature blend of humor and sharp social commentary.
