Trump's dinner praise for Bill Maher followed by brutal Truth Social attack sparks confusion online
A sharp change in tone
Trump posted a lengthy criticism of Maher on Truth Social Sunday night. The remarks came after the two had recently shared dinner at the White House. Following the meal, Trump had spoken positively about the comedian. He told reporters Maher was “great” and described the dinner as “very informative.”
Their recent White House dinner
The dinner earlier this month was the second time Trump and Maher had eaten together. Trump’s later attack prompted confusion among observers because it followed his favorable public comments. The account does not explain what caused Trump to change his view between the dinner and Sunday’s post.
Trump recalls Maher’s producer
Trump also referred to Chuck LaBella, a producer for Maher’s “Club Random” show. He said he knew LaBella from his time on NBC’s “The Apprentice.” Trump claimed LaBella had often encouraged him to appear on Maher’s program.
Key points
- Trump criticized Bill Maher in a lengthy Truth Social post Sunday night.
- The two had dined at the White House earlier this month, for the second time.
- After dinner, Trump called Maher “great” and the gathering informative.
- Trump said Chuck LaBella had urged him to appear on Maher’s show.