Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher made headlines this week after an unexpected White House visit with former President Donald Trump. The dinner, set up by Kid Rock, took place in Trump’s private residence and reportedly touched on politics, policy, and cultural issues.
Maher, a longtime Trump critic, teased details of the meeting in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying:
“Hey everybody, thank you for all the interest in my dinner with the president last night – I promise, all will be revealed on the next @RealTimers on April 11.”
Trump’s Initial Skepticism
Trump initially expressed hesitation about meeting Maher, writing on Truth Social:
“I really didn’t like the idea much, and don’t like it much now, but thought it would be interesting.”
Despite this, Trump, Maher, Kid Rock, and UFC President Dana White went ahead with the gathering.
Kid Rock’s Take on the Dinner
Appearing on “Fox & Friends,” Kid Rock described the meeting as a success:
“It could not have been better. Everyone was so surprised.”
According to Rock, the group toured the White House, including the Gettysburg Address display and the Lincoln Bedroom. The conversation reportedly covered topics like wokeness, border security, and U.S. foreign policy with Iran and Israel.
Rock said he was proud of the meeting and hoped the White House would release photos from the event.
Maher’s Stance on Bipartisanship
On his podcast Club Random, Maher defended his decision to meet with Trump, saying:
“I’m not playing this game where you just refuse to talk to people. You lost the election—who do you think you have to talk to?”
Maher, who wore a suit and tie for the dinner, emphasized that engaging with opposing views is necessary for real political discourse.
What’s Next?
Maher promised to reveal full details of the dinner on Real Time with Bill Maher on April 11. Meanwhile, Trump supporters and critics alike are eager to hear what really went down at the White House.
Source: USA Today