Comedian Bill Maher says Kid Rock is arranging an introduction to President Trump, brushing off anticipated backlash from progressives over the meeting.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
Liberal comedian and media personality Bill Maher revealed he is preparing to meet President Donald Trump at the White House, a move he acknowledged will provoke criticism from left-wing circles. The announcement came during a conversation with comedian Andrew Schulz, set to air Sunday on Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, according to Fox News.
“Kid Rock was here a couple of weeks ago, and he said, ‘I want you to meet Trump.’ He said, ‘I’m gonna take you to the White House.’ So now we’re gonna do that,” Maher told Schulz. Kid Rock, a vocal supporter of Trump, appeared on Maher’s HBO program “Real Time” last month.
Maher, a long-time critic of Trump, has nevertheless distinguished himself from many in his political camp by challenging progressive orthodoxy and calling for greater engagement with Trump’s base. Anticipating backlash for meeting Trump, Maher dismissed concerns from the left, saying, “And there will be lots of people on the left who will be like, ‘How dare you talk to this man.’ It’s like f— you, I’m not playing this game that you mean girls play.”
“Not talking to you? You lost the election. Who the f— do you think you have to talk to?” Maher added, arguing that refusing to engage with political opponents is unproductive and shortsighted.
Maher has continued to express criticism of Trump’s policies, recently commenting on the administration’s detention of anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil. Speaking on “Real Time,” Maher stated, “I don’t agree with his point of view, but you know what? If you’re an honest person, you have to defend him if you believe in free speech, because that’s what free speech means.”
Reflecting on his stance, Maher added, “I say it all the time when it’s on the other foot, and I can’t change because it’s now this guy. It’s defending the dirt bags you hate.”
Maher did not specify the timing of his White House meeting with Trump but indicated that the introduction was firmly in motion, brokered by Kid Rock.
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