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Bill Maher Calls Critics 'Idiots' Over Trump Dinner
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Summary: Bill Maher defends his dinner with Trump, calling critics who stopped watching his show 'idiots' in a CNN interview.
WHO: Bill Maher
WHAT: Defended his dinner with Donald Trump
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 11:53 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To address criticism from viewers who stopped watching his show
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