By Charles Switzer
1:56am PDT, May 13, 2025
Bill Maher Takes 2025 by Storm
From fiery takedowns to unexpected alliances, comic
Bill Maher has kept both fans and critics on edge throughout 2025.
He sparked outrage with his scathing critique of President
Donald Trump's wildfire photo-op in Los Angeles, then stunned viewers by turning around and
praising the 45th and 47th president during a surprise White House visit.
Add to that his dire warnings for Democrats, clashes with liberal icons and
a biting op-ed from
Larry David, and it's clear Maher has had a whirlwind year of controversy and contradiction.
Keep reading to dive into Maher's most headline-grabbing moments — and why they've stirred such a frenzy.
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Trump L.A. Wildfire Visit Critique
In January, as Southern California grappled with devastating wildfires, President Donald Trump visited Los Angeles and threatened to withhold federal aid unless the state altered its water management policies, specifically criticizing protections for the endangered delta smelt.
On his long-running HBO show
Real Time, Bill Maher lambasted Trump's remarks, stating, "You're not giving us anything. We're Americans. This isn't a casino when you're comping a room."
Maher further mocked Trump's obsession with the delta smelt, sarcastically remarking, "No wonder it's endangered. It's not getting any water."
Read more
here.
Maher Shreds Trump's 'Criminal' Executive Actions
In February, Bill Maher criticized President Donald Trump's series of controversial executive orders including one mandating the recognition of only two genders.
During a panel discussion on
Real Time, Maher sarcastically summarized the administration's approach: "We're criminals, but we're announcing it!"
This comment was in response to Rep.
Byron Donalds' defense of Trump's actions, highlighting the administration's brazen approach to governance.
Read more
here.
'Game Over' for Democrats, Maher Warned in March
In March, Bill Maher issued a stark warning to the Democratic Party, suggesting they risk becoming obsolete like the Whig Party if they don't address issues like overregulation and high taxes.
Citing a record-low approval rating of 27 percent for Democrats, Maher argued that the migration from blue states to red ones is driven by these factors, leading to potential losses in congressional seats by 2030.
Read more
here.
Maher Meets With Trump at White House, Heaps Praise on Former Rival
In early April, Bill Maher attended a dinner at the White House with President Donald Trump that was organized by his friend
Kid Rock.
On his show, Maher described Trump as "gracious and measured," noting that the president was more self-aware and humorous in person than his public persona suggests.
Maher emphasized that while he remains critical of Trump, he found the private interaction surprisingly cordial.
Read more about Maher's controversial Trump sitdown
here.
Larry David Roasts Maher in New York Times Op-Ed
Following Bill Maher's dinner with Donald Trump, comedian Larry David published a satirical essay titled "My Dinner With Adolf" in
The New York Times.
The piece imagines a 1939 dinner between a narrator and Adolf Hitler, drawing parallels to Maher's meeting with Trump.
David's essay critiques the normalization of autocratic figures through personal interactions. Maher responded by calling the essay "kind of insulting to 6 million dead Jews," arguing that the comparison was inappropriate.
Read more
here.
