Bill Maher strikes a chord online as he slams Marjorie Taylor Greene and Republican 'mental midgets'

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: In a blistering critique on CNN's 'AC360' on Monday, May 20, comedian and political commentator Bill Maher verbally attacked congressional Republicans, accusing them of prioritizing "owning the libs" over legislating.

Maher painted a picture of a party populated by "mental midgets" and "natural-born cultists" who have fully embraced the divisive leadership of former president Donald Trump, Mediaite reported.

Bill Maher expresses disdain for current state of Republican Party

During the interview with Anderson Cooper, Bill Maher expressed his disdain for the current state of the Republican Party, contrasting it with the Democratic Party.

While acknowledging his disagreements with Democrats, he described them as "generally still a sane party." In stark contrast, he portrayed Republicans as having lost their way.

"Especially the congresspeople. They’re just there to do performative nonsense. They’re there to like, burnish their credentials to get a show on Fox News or something," Maher expressed.

"And just also, people like Marjorie Taylor Greene, real mental midgets that—they are not interested in legislation. They don’t know how it works. They’re not really interested in improving the country," he added.

He went on to label congressional Republicans as "natural-born cultists," suggesting that their allegiance to Trump has worsened this issue.

According to Maher, the Republican Party’s tendency to "fall in line" is particularly dangerous now that they have rallied around a "cult leader."

Maher’s concerns were echoed by Cooper, who pointed out the peculiar sight of several prominent Republicans attending Trump’s trial in New York, dressed in outfits mimicking Trump’s style. "You have to dress identical now to Trump," Cooper observed.

"That’s just the weirdest thing to me. It’s just the most clear—it’s the clearest representation of just the ridiculousness. They’re all wearing these red ties. I mean, there was a shot outside the courtroom, literally, they’re all wearing the same thing," he continued.

"Always a good sign when the right-wing party starts wearing a uniform," Maher quipped. He drew a historical parallel, likening the situation to the Roman Empire’s decline from a republic under Julius Caesar.

"And I see this American Caesar slowly taking us down this road. That’s the first thing I thought when I saw the red tie and they’re wearing the Trump uniform, that this is another Rubicon we’re crossing," Maher remarked.

Bill Maher's sentiments about Republicans strike a chord online

The internet was quick to echo Bill Maher's sentiments by commenting on the outlet's report. One social media user remarked, "The GOP is now the party of mental midgets."

Another commented, "The Republican House is the most dysfunctional in decades. It’s disgraceful."

Another user criticized educational standards by stating, "Red states dumbed down their schools. Now this is what we get. Mental midgets. Don’t vote for Republicans."

Meanwhile, one person highlighted the unique opportunity for cult behavior analysis, saying, "The scientists who study cults will never have a better time in their lifetime to study cult behavior."

Another added, "Republicans should be ashamed of themselves. Problem is, they have no shame."

Another user drew parallels by stating, "Trump and his cult think he is being persecuted and it’s their duty to defend him. His constant brainwashing has worked and they are no different than his sons who are constantly irate and defensive and think he does no wrong."

One individual expressed disbelief at the chaos surrounding Trump and wrote, "It’s just amazing how anything and everything in Trump’s orbit turns into a giant s**tshow."

Another criticized the performative nature of Republican politics by writing, "Performative nonsense is all many of them are equipped to give us. They have neither the inclination nor the ability to actually govern. Unfortunately, with a base like theirs, that appears to suffice."

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