Marc Maron Calls Out Bill Maher for Agreeing With “Some of the Things That Trump Is Doing”

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Marc Maron is criticizing fellow comedian Bill Maher for aligning with certain actions taken by President Donald Trump while he was in office.

In a recent installment of the “WTF with Marc Maron Podcast,” co-starring ex-CNN host W. Kamau Bell, the host expressed disapproval towards comedians who discuss contentious political matters but fail to treat them as human experiences by becoming overly obsessed with them.

During a recent broadcast of “WTF with Marc Maron Podcast,” featuring ex-CNN host W. Kamau Bell, the host expressed dissatisfaction towards comedians who tackle political controversies without treating them as human experiences by becoming overly preoccupied with them.

Maron stated, “It seems everyone is still discussing this as if it’s a presidential role. When will you all finally realize this?” or “It appears that people continue to talk about this as if it were a presidency. When will you all come to your senses?

The speaker went ahead and mentioned Bill Maher, known for hosting a political talk show called “Real Time With Bill Maher” on HBO, to get his views on Trump and certain contentious presidential policies.

Maron commented, ‘Will you adopt a stance similar to Bill Maher, who sometimes supports certain actions by Trump?’ He continued, ‘My friend, that makes you timid or weak.’

Later on, I poked fun at Maher for trying to reach out to Trump supporters, like Kid Rock (a recent guest on Real Time). “You know, Kid Rock. I dig Kid Rock,” I mimicked Maher, before saying. “It’s as if you admire him, and now you’re going to give him a dismissive smirk? And that’s what you’re about?

The media outlet, The Hollywood Reporter, contacted Maher’s representative in search of a statement. Over the years, Maher has openly expressed his somewhat democratic opinions and refers to himself as a traditional liberal.

Previously, Maron has expressed disapproval towards comedians hosting podcasts that give a platform to individuals who openly claim to be white supremacists and fascists, presenting them as mere entertainers or even politicians. In October, he posted a blog entry, shortly following Trump’s appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast prior to the 2024 election.

Despite not hosting a political program, I’ve made my stance crystal clear in my specials and podcast episodes: I firmly believe, and have for quite some time, that what we are witnessing in this nation is an American fascist movement, which is deeply entrenched in resentment and religion (specifically Jesus), empowered by tech moguls and a deluge of propaganda from various sources. This ideology has now matured and spilled into our collective consciousness. It’s brazen, arrogant, and unashamed. Culturally, the fusion of overt racist scaremongering and the anti-progressive movement has successfully disseminated their vision for the future. A future that excludes or minimizes the voices of many.

Maron went on, “At present, the fringe of this new form of fascism is predominantly fueled by comedians, my contemporaries. It doesn’t matter if they are genuinely committed or merely self-serving; they are part of the movement. Whether they perceive themselves as followers or simply comedians makes no difference. Their motivations may be rooted in the belief that their cause is about free speech, or they could be deeply immoral racists. Regardless, they are a significant aspect of the public persona of a fascist political movement aiming to dismantle democracy.

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2025-03-15 04:25