In recent news, comedian Bill Maher made headlines on Saturday night when he shared his thoughts following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Despite the shocking incident that left Trump with a minor wound to his ear, Maher was quick to condemn any violence and expressed relief that the former president appeared to be “okay.
During his comedy show, Maher called out the alleged shooter, identified by the FBI as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, for damaging the Left’s image regarding political violence. He also reminded the audience that “liberals don’t shoot people” and urged them to remember this principle in light of recent events.
Despite their differences, Maher expressed happiness over Trump’s safety, even going as far as calling him the “luckiest motherfucker on Earth.” The comedian also commented on the potential impact of the assassination attempt on the 2024 presidential election, stating that it “almost doesn’t matter” who the Democrats put up against Trump.
In a separate appearance on Friday’s episode of “Real Time,” Maher urged the Democratic Party to stop “fucking around” and replace President Joe Biden in light of his poor debate performance against Trump. The comedian went so far as to predict that Biden would announce his resignation on August 9, 2024, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s resignation in 1974.
As the political landscape continues to shift following this shocking event, it remains to be seen how the assassination attempt will impact both the Republican and Democratic parties as they prepare for the upcoming election cycle.