Bill Maher offers a stark warning for Democrats coddling antisemites, calls out ‘woke idiots’ in the party
Bill Maher criticized Democrats for failing to confront antisemitism within their ranks, accusing the party of indulging 'woke idiots' who hold anti-Israel views. He argued that the left's silence contrasts sharply with how it would respond if other minority groups were targeted. Maher warned Democrats to address the issue before questioning why he is more critical of them.
- ▪Bill Maher accused Democrats of failing to condemn antisemitism and instead indulging constituents with anti-Israel views.
- ▪He argued that if any other minority group faced similar levels of hatred, the Democratic response would be much stronger.
- ▪Maher stated that both the left and right agree on anti-Israel sentiment, which he described as a dangerous and growing problem.
- ▪He emphasized that Democrats should stop asking why he is harder on them until they address antisemitism within the party.
- ▪Maher criticized both liberal and conservative figures for using rhetoric that fuels hostility toward Jewish people and Israel.
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Media Bill Maher offers a stark warning for Democrats coddling antisemites, calls out ‘woke idiots’ in the party Maher told the party ‘until you fix this whole issue,’ stop asking him, ‘Why are you harder on the Democrats than you used to be?’ By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 16, 2026 11:28am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Maher blasts Democrats, asks 'where are you' on antisemitism Comedian Bill Maher criticizes Democrats for refusing to take a stand against antisemitism as Jews continue to receive hatred from some on both the left and right sides of the aisle.
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