On a recent episode of ‘Real Time,’ Bill Maher took the opportunity to respond to President Donald Trump’s remarks about him on Truth Social. Trump had labeled Maher a ‘low-ratings’ host with a ‘fake laughing machine.’ Maher, known for his quick wit, turned the criticism back on Trump by highlighting the President’s approval ratings, which a Fox News poll places at 39%.

Maher’s Response

During his monologue, Maher addressed the audience, refuting Trump’s claim about the use of fake laughter on his show. He humorously asked for a shot of the audience, which cut to stock footage of applause, extending the joke. Maher quipped, ‘There, that should settle that,’ drawing laughter from his live audience.

Maher also commented on Trump’s mood, suggesting that the President’s social media activity often reflects his state of mind. ‘I can always tell when the president is in a bad mood, because he starts tweeting about me,’ Maher said. Despite the negative comments, Maher noted that he considers it an honor to be mentioned by Trump, even if the mentions are critical.

Political Context

Trump’s comments about Maher were part of a broader post on Truth Social, where he boasted about his perceived victories over political and media figures. In the post, Trump claimed, ‘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’, to go.’

Maher also used his platform to joke about a reported phone call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where Trump allegedly used strong language. Maher tied this back to Trump’s criticism of him, suggesting that the President’s mood was evident in his interactions with world leaders.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Trump administration for comment on the exchange, but did not receive an immediate response.

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