On his Friday night show, liberal commentator Bill Maher took aim at the media, accusing them of distorting Donald Trump’s words about former Congresswoman Liz Cheney.
Maher’s critique stemmed from headlines claiming Trump had called for a “firing squad” to be used on Cheney—a claim Maher described as a hoax.
“I don’t like Donald Trump. Don’t lie to me and tell me he wants her in front of a firing squad,” Maher said, pushing back on the media’s interpretation of Trump’s comment.
He clarified that Trump’s remarks were not a literal call for violence but rather a critical jab at Cheney’s political stance as a “radical war hawk.” Trump, according to Maher, was condemning Cheney’s foreign policy views, not threatening her life.
“He’s criticizing her for being a war hawk. I mean, she is Dick Cheney’s daughter,” Maher joked, reminding viewers of Cheney’s family legacy in conservative foreign policy. Trump’s remark, Maher continued, was more in line with anti-war sentiments.
“It sounds like what hippies used to say about not sending people to [die],” Maher added, drawing a parallel between Trump’s words and long-standing anti-interventionist rhetoric.
Maher’s takedown of the media didn’t stop there. He went on to highlight a trend of misleading headlines, particularly on sensitive topics involving Trump.
Maher, a consistent critic of Trump, expressed frustration with how media outlets sometimes sensationalize or misinterpret statements, saying it undermines public trust and distorts political discourse.
The backlash comes amid heightened scrutiny of media coverage around political figures, with critics like Maher warning that exaggerated interpretations fuel polarization. Maher’s call for honesty in media resonated with viewers who agreed that exaggerations only serve to deepen divisions in American politics.
For Maher, calling out the media’s misrepresentation of Trump’s statement reflects his commitment to transparency—even when defending someone he opposes.
As Maher stressed, facts matter, and bending them to fit a narrative risks misleading the public.
In this latest media critique, Maher reminded viewers of the importance of separating hyperbole from reality, especially in politically charged times.
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Here’s Trump’s quote verbatim:
“She’s a radical war hawk. Let’s put her with a rifle, standing there with nine barrels shooting at her. Okay? Let’s see how she feels about it. You know, they’re all war hawks when they’re sitting in Washington in a nice building saying, ‘Oh, gee, we’ll send tens of thousands of troops right into the mouth of the enemy.’”
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