Bill Maher’s Trump truce: A comedian crosses the cultural divide

Published April 25, 2025 5:27am ET



The White House, March 31, 2025. A surreal scene unfolds in the president’s private residence. Bill Maher, the acerbic comedian who has spent a decade roasting President Donald Trump as a narcissist, wannabe dictator, and threat to democracy, is breaking bread with the 47th president. Kid Rock, the MAGA maestro who brokered this unlikely summit, sits nearby, grinning. UFC boss Dana White rounds out the crew. They’re not negotiating world peace or signing a treaty. They’re just eating, talking, and laughing — yes, laughing. 

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.