On the latest episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, Bill Maher took a moment to defend an eyebrow-raising joke from Donald Trump—even while admitting it crossed a line.
Friday night’s show featured Tristan Harris as the interview guest, alongside panelists Paul Begala and Anna Paulina Luna. But it was Maher’s monologue that drew the most attention, as he balanced criticism of Trump with a reluctant defense of his comedic instincts.
Maher opened by poking fun at the former president’s latest business venture, riffing:
“If you do have any money left… Good news, you can now get a one-dollar Trump gold coin. They’re minting a gold coin with Trump’s face on it,” he said.
“Now, federal law strictly prohibits putting living presidents on currency. This is, it’s not controversial, but Trump found a legal loophole called F*ck You. You–. “
He continued:
“So they’re doing it, and it’s going to
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