Comedian Patton Oswalt recently expressed his disapproval of fellow comedian Bill Maher’s attempts to engage with former President Donald Trump. Oswalt criticized Maher for trying to ‘placate’ Trump, suggesting that such efforts are futile and often lead to negative outcomes.

Oswalt’s Perspective

During an appearance on SiriusXM with host Dean Obeidallah, Oswalt discussed Maher’s approach, contrasting it with the strategies of other late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, who have been consistently critical of Trump. Oswalt argued that Trump tends to turn against those who attempt to find common ground with him, citing Maher’s experience as an example.

Oswalt’s comments were in reference to an incident earlier this year when Trump criticized Maher on Truth Social. The criticism followed a dinner between Maher and Trump at the White House, after which Maher continued his occasional critiques of Trump. Trump responded by calling the dinner a ‘waste of time’ and criticized Maher’s show and ratings.

Maher’s Response

In response to Trump’s comments, Maher defended his actions, stating that he never intended to stop criticizing Trump. He explained that his comments about China and Canada were meant as a joke, which Trump did not appreciate. Maher expressed regret over the situation but maintained his stance on Trump.

Oswalt’s remarks highlight the challenges faced by public figures who attempt to engage with controversial political figures. The comedian emphasized the importance of staying true to one’s beliefs and not compromising for the sake of appeasement.

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