Bill Maher's 'Real Time' monologue this week took a bold swing at Donald Trump, comparing him to an authoritarian Taylor Swift. Maher praised Trump's role in the Israel-Hamas deal, but quickly turned to criticize his retribution campaign and self-proclaimed 'No Kings' protests. He mocked Trump's claim of not being a monarch, suggesting he's more like a king with a gold crown. Maher also drew a parallel between Trump's list of political enemies and Nixon's infamous 'enemies list', highlighting Trump's public recitation of the list. The comedian concluded by describing Trump as an 'authoritarian Taylor Swift', finding it 'amazing'.
In another segment, Maher interviewed Arnold Schwarzenegger, who criticized Governor Gavin Newsom's Prop 50 measure as a 'big scam'. Schwarzenegger, a former Republican governor, argued that the proposal to temporarily change California's congressional district maps would give power back to politicians and called for the people to win. He emphasized his commitment to serving the people over the party, warning voters against supporting Prop 50. The episode also featured Squawk Box host Andrew Ross Sorkin and billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, adding to the diverse panel discussion.
The full episode is available on HBO Max, offering a platform for Maher's sharp commentary and the engaging discussions with his guests.
