Bill Maher Defends Dinner With Donald Trump, Calls Critics ‘Completely Emotional’

Comedian and HBO host Bill Maher defended his decision to have dinner with President Donald Trump, dismissing viewers who stopped watching his show over the meeting as “completely emotional.” Maher said he won’t hesitate to criticize either side of the political spectrum, adding that he regularly calls out what he sees as “crazy” behavior on the left as well. The remarks are the latest flashpoint in the ongoing debate over political dialogue and media polarization.