In this Real Time with Bill Maher segment, Bill Maher sets a "new rule" claiming that former President Donald Trump actually suffers from "Bill Maher Derangement Syndrome" rather than the other way around. Maher uses a recent social media post by Trump about a dinner they had together as a starting point to address their relationship (0:00-0:42).
Dinner Discrepancies and Compliments: Maher sets the record straight regarding the dinner mentioned by Trump, noting it was organized by a mutual friend, lasted nearly three hours, involved margaritas, and allowed them to talk like "real humans" (0:44-1:13). He notes Trump wears his heart on his sleeve, listing his accomplishments and complaining about a lack of recognition (1:13-1:26).
Admitting Trump's Successes: Maher explicitly lists areas where he gives Trump credit to prove he doesn't have "TDS," including:
- Border Policy: Acknowledging the border as a win (3:55-3:59).
- Foreign Policy: Supporting the bombing of a nuclear facility in Iran and praising his Middle East peace deals (4:09-4:38).
- Other Policies: Supporting the Golden Dome Missile Shield, NATO funding requirements, moving the embassy to Jerusalem, and banning penises in women's prisons (4:44-5:17).
- Economic Truth: Admitting he was wrong about predicting a tanking economy by July 4th (5:47-5:55).
Critiques of Trump: Despite the praise, Maher criticizes Trump for name-calling, sadism in ICE policies, the failure of Dodge, taking the side of autocrats, and election denial (6:52-8:30). He concludes by stating his desire for any American president to succeed but emphasizes his right to criticize actions he considers failures (6:40-7:00).
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