“Real Time” host Bill Maher claimed to represent American “norms” fed up with the far right and left in politics.
Maher spoke to CBS correspondent Robert Costa about his upcoming book, “What This Comedian Said Will Shock You,” and explained that his goal with the HBO show was to avoid becoming “tribal.” .
“I represent norms. I represent a vast middle class that is tired of partisanship. I’m not going to hate half the country, and I’m not going to hate half the country,” Maher said. he said on CBS News Sunday Morning. . ”
Costa further pressed Maher on his recent constant attacks on Democrats, even though he claimed he was more concerned about Republicans.
Bill Maher appeared on “CBS News Sunday Morning” to talk about his book. (Screenshot from CBS)
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“You write a lot in this book that the left frustrates and sometimes irritates you, while the right often alarms you,” Costa began.
“Yes, they are very alarming. They are very alarming. Even more alarming,” Maher replied.
Costa continued, “Bill, what do you say to the critics who say you should focus only on them, if they are more alarming to you than the left? Why don’t you shine a light on it?” he continued.
“The truth is not that one-sided. Democrats have always opposed Trump with the idea, “There’s no way you people would vote for this guy.” And people are saying, “Look at me. Please, hold your beer and watch me vote for him again,”’ Maher explained.
Bill Maher has been adamant about mocking liberals on issues like transgender policy. (Screenshot/HBO)
Maher has previously hosted Republican figures such as former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr and said he would be “open to inviting” former President Donald Trump if he so desired.
But Maher made it clear that not all of his Democratic friends agreed with his choice to host Barr.
“Yes, this is what I hate about this country: ‘How dare you do that? How dare you deceive people?'” Maher said.
He added: “You’ll have to talk to people and you might find out they’re not the monsters you think they are.”
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Maher has been one of Trump’s most vocal critics in Hollywood, but has recently gained attention for his attacks on liberals who have focused on woke issues such as pushing transgender ideology and treatments on children. are collecting.
Bill Maher has announced that he intends to host Trump on his show despite frequently attacking him. (Screenshot/HBO, Getty Images)
“And this is why people voted for Trump,” he told an audience in April. “In politics, it’s said that liberals are the accelerator and conservatives are the brakes. I usually press the accelerator, but not when I’m driving off a cliff. Regarding transgender issues. America is neither “and” nor “if” nor “no.” But for that matter, it is now the only remote country in the world. ”
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