Bill Maher appears to be reconsidering his future. On a recent episode of his podcast “Club Random,” he expressed significant concern over the possibility of Donald Trump winning the presidency again. Maher, 68, admitted he was feeling quite anxious about the prospect of Trump becoming the 47th President of the United States, especially against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Maher mentioned that he might quit his HBO talk show, as he does not want to engage in another four years of discussions centered around Trump and his policies. He reflected on his long history of addressing Trump, stating, “I did Trump.” He claims to have called Trump out early, labeling him a “con man” and a “mafia boss,” and believes he has sufficiently covered the topic.
During the podcast, Jane Fonda, who was guesting on the show, pointed out that Trump seems to reserve a certain level of hostility for others, specifically mentioning Jimmy Kimmel. Maher responded that Trump is indeed hostile toward him too, stating that Trump frequently tweets critiques about his show, often referring to it as having “low ratings.”
Fonda suggested to Maher that he should select different themes to explore on his show, rather than continuing to focus on Trump. However, Maher insisted that the political environment is dominated by Trump, leaving little room for alternative discussions.
Trump has openly criticized Maher in the past, labeling him a “befuddled mess” and calling his show “ratings challenged.”
“Real Time with Bill Maher” kicked off in 2003 and has become a staple of HBO’s programming, where Maher frequently discusses the pressing political issues of the day with various guests. Although his show recently received a two-season renewal that will run through the end of 2026, Maher seems to be grappling with what this new chapter of politics and television may hold.
While Maher has often made his feelings about Trump clear, he recently stated his intention to refrain from “pre-hating” the incoming administration. He acknowledged that the country may benefit from a change, admitting, “the country needs a colonic and a slap in the face so bad.”
Maher concluded with some caution, admitting he does not feel overly optimistic about the future but is willing to see how things unfold with the new leadership.
