During a panel discussion, Maher remarked, "Here's how bad the Democrats f---ed up: Trump is cool now." He elaborated on this surprising development by noting, "He's not just the most powerful guy in the world and just made himself like the richest, he's actually kind of [cool] at 78!" Maher highlighted the unexpected support Trump has garnered from cultural icons, stating, "I mean, rappers like him, the athletes are doing-" while mimicking Trump's well-known rally dance. He humorously added, "I mean, the Village People are gay for Trump now!"
As reported by Fox News, the discussion took a deeper dive into Trump's celebrity status, with Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., acknowledging that Trump has "always been a celebrity," referencing his role as the host of "The Apprentice" and his numerous appearances in film and television. Maher, however, countered this by asserting, "He was a joke!" ESPN host Stephen A. Smith contributed to the conversation by suggesting that Democrats inadvertently elevated Trump's celebrity status, pointing out that liberal A-listers "all loved him until he ran for office."
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Khanna expressed frustration with the current political climate, questioning, "Do we have to have the celebrity president?" He argued for a shift in focus, saying, "How about being cool as president is actually about helping people?" Maher, however, seemed resigned to the reality of the situation, responding, "That horse has left the barn."
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Earlier in the segment, Maher and Smith criticized the Democratic Party for veering too far left, which they believe facilitated Trump's potential re-election. Smith highlighted the paradox of Trump's continued appeal despite his legal troubles, stating, "The man was impeached twice. He was convicted on 34 felony counts, and the American people still said he's closer to normal than what we see on the left." Maher concurred with Smith's assessment, emphasizing the disconnect between the Democratic Party's priorities and the concerns of the broader electorate. Smith further elaborated, "Because something that pertains when you talk about the transgender community, for example, you talk about the issues that pertain to less than 1% of the population, the Democratic Party came across as if that was a priority more so than the other issues."