Bill Maher Argues Trump Doesn’t Like Being Surrounded By ‘Boring A**-Kissers’
Bill Maher told CNN host Fareed Zakaria that President Donald Trump secretly loathes the yes-men surrounding him and does not respect people who suck up to him. Maher stated he would gladly have dinner with Trump again despite their renewed public feud, arguing that communication yields results and Trump is not as ideologically rigid as critics claim. The discussion also touched upon the midterms and the Democratic Party during their wide-ranging conversation.
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- ✓ Bill Maher stated during a CNN interview with Fareed Zakaria that he believes President Donald Trump secretly loathes boring yes-men in his inner circle.
- ✓ Maher confirmed he would completely accept another invitation to dine with Trump again despite their renewed public feud.
- ✓ Maher argued that Trump is not as ideologically rigid as critics believe and can be influenced by people willing to disagree with him.
What changed
Bill Maher appeared on CNN to share his assessment of President Trump's inner circle during a Sunday interview with Fareed Zakaria.
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Bill Maher Says Trump Secretly Hates Boring Yes-Men
Bill Maher told CNN host Fareed Zakaria that President Donald Trump secretly loathes the yes-men surrounding him and does not respect people who suck up to him. Maher stated he would gladly have dinner with Trump again despite their renewed public feud, arguing that communication yields results and Trump is not as ideologically rigid as critics claim. The discussion also touched upon the midterms and the Democratic Party during their wide-ranging conversation.
Why it matters
Maher visited the White House for dinner with Trump last year, a meeting that generated significant discussion despite the two men later resuming public insults. Maher contends that the president tires of boring company and can be influenced by individuals willing to challenge him directly.
What is confirmed
- Bill Maher stated during a CNN interview with Fareed Zakaria that he believes President Donald Trump secretly loathes boring yes-men in his inner circle.
- Maher confirmed he would completely accept another invitation to dine with Trump again despite their renewed public feud.
- Maher argued that Trump is not as ideologically rigid as critics believe and can be influenced by people willing to disagree with him.
Still unconfirmed
- Bill Maher speculated that a single dinner conversation could change Donald Trump's policy stances.
What to watch next
- Any future dinner invitations or meetings between President Trump and Bill Maher.
- Further comments from Donald Trump regarding Maher's assessment of his advisers.
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