Bill Maher hits back at critics after Trump meeting, says it’s not bad he doesn’t ‘hate’ the president

Bill Maher defended his recent dinner with President Donald Trump against criticism from fellow liberals. Maher insisted that he was simply telling the truth about the encounter and that his critics wanted him to lie instead. Despite acknowledging Trump’s controversial actions, Maher emphasized the importance of engaging with those we may not agree with. Maher’s remarks sparked backlash from some liberal figures, who accused him of pandering to Trump for the sake of his show. Maher maintained that his principles and opposition to the president’s policies remained unchanged. He also noted that engaging with Trump did not mean compromising his beliefs.