On Sunday, President Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Bill Maher. He admitted it’s not something he really wants to do.
Maher shared on his “Club Random” podcast that the idea came from Kid Rock. The rocker, a Trump supporter, suggested the meetup.
On Truth Social, Trump explained. He said he’s doing it as a favor for his friend, Kid Rock.
“I got a call from a very good guy, and friend of mine, Kid Rock, asking me whether or not it would be possible for me to meet, in the White House, with Bill Maher, a man who has been unjustifiably critical of anything, or anyone, TRUMP. I really didn’t like the idea much, and don’t like it much now, but thought it would be interesting,” Trump said.
Trump didn’t hold back. “The problem is,” he added, “no matter how much he likes your Favorite President, ME, he will publicly proclaim what a terrible guy I am, etc., very much like the Democrats at my recent Address to the Joint Session of Congress…”
He continued, saying, “no matter what I said or did, they wouldn’t stand, they wouldn’t applaud, they wouldn’t smile or laugh and, certainly, they wouldn’t be in any way ‘nice.’”
He wrapped it up on a curious note. “Who knows, though, maybe I’ll be proven wrong? In any event, I’m doing a favor for a friend. I look forward to meeting with Bill Maher, Kid Rock and, I believe, even the Legendary [UFC CEO] Dana White will be present. It might be fun or, it might not, but you will be the first to know!”
No date has been set for the meeting.
Maher, no stranger to Trump’s criticism — or lawsuits — acknowledged it could cause backlash. But he said it’s still worth it.
“It’s an honor to be invited to the White House under any circumstance,” Maher said.