In a surprising twist, liberal comedian Bill Maher came to the defense of President Donald Trump during a segment on HBO’s Real Time, addressing the media uproar over Trump’s blunt comment about pop star Taylor Swift.
President Trump stirred headlines Friday morning when he posted:
“Funny how ever since I said I can’t stand Taylor Swift, she hasn’t been ‘hot’ anymore.”
The mainstream media predictably pounced, accusing Trump of taking a swipe at Swift’s appearance. But Maher, hardly a Trump supporter, offered a different interpretation—one that backs the former president’s point.
“I don’t think he meant physically hot,” Maher told his audience. “I think he meant hot in the industry. And let’s face it—she just wrapped up the biggest tour ever. Of course she’s cooled down a bit.”
Maher’s comments came during his “Overtime” panel featuring retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal, CNN’s Scott Jennings, and media analyst Peter Hamby.
Trump’s Point Hits Home for Many Americans
Trump’s post wasn’t random. Many conservatives and independents have grown increasingly frustrated with celebrities like Swift using their fame to push progressive politics. Swift endorsed Kamala Harris and the Democrat ticket in 2024—an act that, according to polling discussed on Maher’s show, caused her approval among Republican and independent voters to nosedive.
“People are tired of entertainers using concerts and social media to lecture America,” one panelist noted. “It turns folks off, especially in middle America.”
Public Pushback Against Celebrity Politics
Even Swift’s presence at the Super Bowl stirred controversy. While liberal pundits framed the crowd’s reaction as mixed, insiders noted that the crowd cheered for Trump and booed when Swift appeared on screen. That didn’t go unnoticed.
Scott Jennings pointed out that Trump sensed this shift in public mood early on, likely prompting his comments.
“Trump knows how to read the room. When people start booing Swift and cheering him, it says something,” Jennings said.
Maher Admits: Trump Has a Point
Although Maher usually opposes Trump, he conceded that the president’s take wasn’t out of bounds. He even defended the cultural moment by suggesting Americans want a break from politics in their entertainment.
“People just want football. They want music. They want sports. They’re tired of being told how to vote by celebrities,” Maher added.
Final Word: Trump Remains In Tune With the American People
While the media continues to spin Trump’s remarks as misogynistic, the reality is that many Americans agree with his sentiment—even if they won’t say it out loud. And now, even voices on the Left like Bill Maher are acknowledging that President Trump may have a better handle on the cultural pulse than his critics want to admit.