Bill Maher denounces those disappointed Trump wasn't killed at WHCA Dinner, says, ‘You’re not a good person’
Bill Maher condemned individuals who expressed disappointment that President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during the WHCA Dinner, stating such sentiments reveal poor character. While critical of Trump's behavior, Maher rejected comparisons between Trump and Hitler, warning that extreme rhetoric can justify violence. He emphasized that dehumanizing political figures endangers public discourse and safety.
- ▪Bill Maher criticized people who were disappointed that Trump was not killed in the WHCA Dinner shooting.
- ▪Maher, despite being a Trump critic, argued that Trump is not comparable to Hitler.
- ▪He warned that calling political figures 'Hitler' can lead to justifying assassination attempts.
- ▪The shooting at the WHCA Dinner targeted Trump administration officials and sparked national concern over political violence.
- ▪Maher used his HBO show 'Real Time' to address the incident and urge restraint in political rhetoric.
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Media Bill Maher denounces those disappointed Trump wasn't killed at WHCA Dinner, says, ‘You’re not a good person’ The left-leaning comedian said, 'Certainly, Trump has often not been good, decent or kind. But he’s not Hitler!' By Nora Moriarty Fox News Published May 2, 2026 1:26pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Bill Maher calls for people to stop comparing Trump to Hitler following Charlie Kirk's assassination "Real Time" host Bill Maher called for people to stop comparing President Donald Trump to Hitler on Friday following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying it makes it easier to "justify" assassinations.
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