President Trump Unloads on Bill Maher in Scathing 1,300-Word Post, Calls HBO Host a ‘Complete and Total Loser’

President Trump unleashed a blistering attack on HBO comedian Bill Maher Sunday evening, accusing the longtime television host of dishonesty, hypocrisy and deliberately misleading his audience after the two recently shared dinner at the White House.

In a Truth Social post exceeding 1,300 words, Trump called Maher a “COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER” and accused him of privately expressing admiration for the president while continuing to attack him publicly.

The lengthy response followed Friday’s episode of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, during which the comedian discussed his October 15 dinner with Trump and criticized the president’s approval ratings.

Trump opened his message by targeting Maher’s television program and HBO, arguing that both had lost much of their former appeal.

The president accused Maher of tailoring his political commentary to satisfy a liberal audience rather than honestly acknowledging developments under the Trump administration.

Trump also challenged Maher’s account of their recent meeting, particularly the comedian’s claim that the dinner lasted approximately four hours.

According to the president, the gathering lasted no more than two hours, and he disputed the suggestion that the conversation had been especially productive.

“I learned nothing, and felt it was a waste of time,” Trump wrote.

The remarks represented a dramatic reversal from Trump’s initial assessment of the meeting. Shortly afterward, the president had described the dinner favorably and suggested that Maher liked him more than viewers might realize.

Their October 15 gathering was the second White House dinner involving Trump and Maher during the president’s second term.

Musician Kid Rock and sports commentator Stephen A. Smith also attended the latest dinner, which initially appeared to signal that the two political adversaries were willing to maintain a cordial relationship despite their disagreements.

Maher has frequently criticized Trump on television but has also defended his decision to speak with the president directly rather than avoid him because of political differences.

The comedian has faced criticism from some liberal commentators for meeting with Trump, while others have praised his willingness to engage with political opponents.

During Friday’s program, Maher joked about returning to the White House and discussed his conversations with the president.

He also criticized Trump’s approval ratings and questioned the administration’s political standing ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Trump strongly rejected Maher’s characterization of his public support, pointing to polling that he said demonstrated continued loyalty among Republican voters.

The president argued that Maher was ignoring his support within the Republican Party while focusing on unfavorable national approval numbers.

Trump also accused the comedian of exaggerating the circumstances surrounding their dinner to make himself appear more influential.

According to the president, Maher and people associated with him had repeatedly expressed interest in arranging another meeting.

Trump singled out entertainment executive Chuck LaBella, who previously worked on The Apprentice and has longstanding connections to both men.

The president suggested that Maher and LaBella had pursued the meeting while later allowing the television host to portray the encounter differently on air.

Trump also took aim at Maher’s comedy, questioning whether the laughter heard during his program accurately reflected the audience’s response to his jokes.

He accused the comedian of relying on artificial laughter and suggested that viewers were being encouraged to find humor in material that was not particularly funny.

The president went further by attacking Maher’s personal behavior during their White House dinner.

Trump claimed the comedian appeared nervous and alleged that he had been drinking alcohol. He also made disparaging remarks about Maher’s appearance and marijuana use.

Those comments were personal allegations made by Trump, rather than independently established details about the gathering.

Another point of disagreement involved the White House press facilities.

Maher had discussed reports suggesting that the administration might make changes to the area traditionally used by White House reporters, including speculation about a swimming pool.

Trump dismissed the swimming pool suggestion but confirmed that he was considering relocating members of the press corps to another part of the White House complex.

The president said the current space could be put to other uses because of the administration’s need for additional room.

He also defended White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who appeared on Maher’s Friday program and faced questions about the president’s leadership and political agenda.

Trump praised Leavitt’s performance and criticized Maher’s handling of the interview.

The comedian had questioned whether the president might pursue political retaliation if Republicans suffered setbacks in the upcoming midterm elections.

Trump rejected the broader portrayal of his administration as politically vindictive and instead criticized Democrats for their record in government.

The president also disputed comments about California election procedures and allegations involving unlawful voting.

Trump has repeatedly called for stronger safeguards to ensure that only eligible American citizens participate in federal elections.

Maher’s program has featured disagreements over election integrity, presidential authority and the administration’s handling of major national issues.

The latest dispute underscores the complicated relationship between the president and a comedian who has criticized him for years while occasionally acknowledging areas of agreement.

Maher has distinguished himself from some other liberal television personalities by openly criticizing Democratic politicians and progressive political positions.

He has also questioned elements of the Democratic Party’s approach to immigration, cultural issues and political messaging.

Those disagreements with progressive activists have sometimes led conservative commentators to describe Maher as more independent than other prominent late-night hosts.

Trump, however, made clear that he does not share that assessment following Friday’s broadcast.

The president accused Maher of being unwilling to acknowledge positive developments under his administration because doing so might alienate his audience.

He also criticized Republicans who have praised the comedian for occasionally challenging Democratic political positions.

Trump suggested that Republican officials and commentators should stop treating Maher as an important voice capable of changing the political conversation.

The president concluded by telling Maher not to contact him again.

“Bill: Don’t call anymore,” Trump wrote.

He also declared that he would no longer watch Real Time, describing the program as another example of what he considers misleading political coverage.

The unusually lengthy post attracted immediate attention because of its size.

According to Factba.se, which tracks Trump’s public statements and social media activity, the message contained approximately 1,322 words, making it his longest recorded social media post among more than 97,000 entries dating back to 2011.

The previous record was substantially shorter, making Sunday’s message an unusually extensive response to a television personality.

The dispute also drew attention because the two men had recently appeared to be improving their relationship.

After their first White House dinner in 2025, Maher described Trump as more personable in private than his public image might suggest.

He nevertheless continued criticizing the president’s policies and political rhetoric on his HBO program.

Their second dinner initially suggested that the relationship could continue despite those disagreements.

Friday’s broadcast and Trump’s subsequent response appear to have ended that brief period of cordiality.

As of Monday, Maher had not publicly issued a detailed response to the president’s latest remarks.

The confrontation comes as Trump continues campaigning for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections while facing persistent criticism from television commentators and Democratic politicians.

Although the president has frequently challenged media personalities through Truth Social, Sunday’s message was notable for its length and the number of personal and political grievances it addressed.

Trump’s central complaint was that Maher had presented himself as friendly and respectful during their private meetings while continuing to ridicule him before a television audience.

The president made clear that he considered the arrangement unacceptable and saw little reason to continue the relationship.

After two White House dinners and years of public disagreements, Trump has now told the HBO host that their conversations are over.