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Editorial illustrationTrump tells Republicans to stop using Bill Maher as a ‘sounding board’
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The president questioned the future of Maher’s HBO show in a September post, months after its renewal through 2028 was announced.
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US President Donald Trump urged Republicans on 28 September 2026 to stop using Bill Maher as a “sounding board”, saying it made them look “weak and foolish”. In the Truth Social post, Trump said he liked Maher but questioned whether his show could continue, claiming its ratings were very low. [1]
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