Bill Maher's 'Real Time' monologue this week took a fiery turn, with a bold statement that compared Donald Trump to an authoritarian Taylor Swift. Maher praised Trump's role in the Israel-Hamas deal before delving into a scathing critique of the former president's retribution campaign and self-proclaimed 'No Kings' protests. He mocked Trump's claim of not being a monarch, drawing a parallel to Nixon's infamous 'enemies list' and stating that Trump publicly reads it out loud. The comedian then made a striking comparison, saying, 'Trump is going after everyone that ever pissed him off, he's like an authoritarian Taylor Swift. It's amazing.'
In a separate segment, Maher interviewed actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who criticized Governor Gavin Newsom's Prop 50 measure, calling it a 'big scam'. Schwarzenegger, a Republican, emphasized his commitment to serving the people rather than the party, and warned voters against giving power back to politicians through Prop 50. The episode also featured Squawk Box host and author Andrew Ross Sorkin, and billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, adding to the diverse and thought-provoking panel discussion. You can watch the full episode on HBO Max.
