Bill Maher Responds to Donald Trump's Criticism on HBO's 'Real Time'

Bill Maher addressed comments made by President Donald Trump during his show 'Real Time' on Friday night. Trump had criticized Maher on Truth Social, referring to him as a 'low-ratings' host with a 'fake laughing machine.' In response, Maher highlighted Trump's approval ratings, stating, 'First of all, low ratings? Yours is 35 percent!' This remark received applause from the audience. Maher also challenged Trump's claim about fake laughter on his show, asking for a shot of the audience to prove otherwise. He remarked, 'There, that should settle that.' Maher noted that he often recognizes when Trump is in a bad mood due to the president's tweets about him. Trump had previously mentioned Maher in a post boasting about his perceived victories over media figures, stating, 'My score, for two weeks, is 38-0, with three more limping Late Night Talk Show Hosts, including Low Ratings Bill Maher and his Fake Laughing Machine.' Additionally, Maher referenced a reported phone call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which included strong language, while discussing Trump's mood.