Bill Maher, host of HBO’s ‘Real Time,’ had a message for Democrats looking to spoil the upcoming America 250 celebration over their distaste for President Donald Trump: Don’t be so petty. Maher argued that Democrats can’t take back the flag if they treat patriotism as something vaguely embarrassing.
Maher’s Message to Democrats
Maher’s closing commentary on Friday came as the country is ramping up for its annual Fourth of July celebration, with Trump vowing to go big this year for America’s 250th anniversary. Despite the festivities, many Democrats are refusing to participate in the fun, citing their unhappiness with Trump as the primary catalyst — a decision Maher blasted Friday night while taking jabs at both sides.
Maher went on to urge Democrats to focus on the country for the upcoming Fourth of July. ‘The question is whether we will all help [Trump] do it. We shouldn’t,’ he continued. ‘This is about America. He isn’t America. He’s a temporary caretaker of America — America’s employee.’
According to a Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted June 12–15 among 1,537 U.S. adults, 64% of Republicans said they would display an American flag or flag bunting outside their home this July 4, compared with just 27% of Democrats. Maher looked to rally viewers by stating that forgoing one’s patriotism over discontent with the individual who holds the country’s highest office is not only dismissing the First Amendment, but also goes against everything America stands for.
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