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Commentary: Agitating for attention, Trump and Bill Maher get into it, again
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Context
What happened: President Trump posted a 1,300-word-plus attack on Bill Maher on Truth Social after Maher called him a "lame duck" president with low approval ratings on HBO's "Real Time."
Key numbers: Post exceeded 1,300 words. Maher is 70; Trump is 80. "Real Time" has aired on HBO since 2003 and was renewed through 2028. Maher cited 33 Emmy nominations.
Why it matters: The exchange follows two White House dinners between the men and marks a public break in Maher's friendly relationship with Trump, which the article says has set him apart from late-night peers Trump has criticized.
What changed
President Trump posted a 1,300-word-plus attack on Bill Maher on Truth Social after Maher called him a "lame duck" president with low approval ratings on HBO's "Real Time."
Why it matters
The exchange follows two White House dinners between the men and marks a public break in Maher's friendly relationship with Trump, which the article says has set him apart from late-night peers Trump has criticized.