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But while Trump’s critics are busy hyperventilating, comedian Bill Maher is offering a rare perspective among liberals. In a conversation with former Colombo crime family mobster Michael Franzese on his Club Random podcast, Maher acknowledged that Trump’s way of doing things is undeniably different—and possibly even beneficial.
“He doesn’t understand how government works. He still runs it like it’s a business,” Maher said. “In some ways that might be advantageous in the long run.”
A liberal comedian admitting that Trump’s unconventional approach has its advantages? That’s not something you hear every day.
During their conversation, Franzese pressed Maher on his thoughts about Trump’s handling of his presidency. Maher didn’t hold back in his response.
“There are some things. Well, I said before he took office, I would not pre-hate anything,” Maher said. “Now that he’s in there, there’s some things I hate, and there’s some things I don’t hate. You know, it’s a breath of fresh air as far as, like, we’re going to look at things, in a way we’ve never looked at it before.”
This level of objectivity is nearly unheard of in leftist circles, where Trump is routinely vilified regardless of what he does. Yet Maher made it clear that he wasn’t going to blindly oppose Trump just because he didn’t fit the traditional mold of a politician.
Perhaps even more shocking, Maher admitted that Trump could be onto something when it comes to reshaping the Middle East. While the Biden administration continues to falter on foreign policy, Maher pointed out that Trump’s vision for Gaza is worth considering.
“Like, maybe Gaza doesn’t have to be this utter hellhole where the people are constantly attacking Israel, and they are and themselves constantly being attacked by this terrorist organization that runs them like a mafia,” Maher stated. “Maybe, you know, it’s a beautiful area on the beach. Maybe it could be more like Dubai.”
For years, Trump has argued that Gaza could be transformed into something productive rather than remaining a hotbed of terror. Maher’s remarks suggest that even a hardened liberal can see the logic behind the idea.
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Maher also weighed in on Trump’s aggressive trade policies, particularly his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada. While many in the Democratic Party decried Trump’s tactics, Franzese pointed out that they were a masterclass in negotiation.
“Look what he did with the tariffs. Everybody jumped up and down. The Democrats were upset. And what did he do? He used the tariffs used to bring these people to the table,” Franzese said. “He’s a business guy. He negotiates.”
Maher, while cautious in his assessment, agreed that the government is bloated and that Trump’s approach forces much-needed change.
“But yes, people. But, you know, we’ll see. I mean, it’s it’s too early to make giant judgments,” Maher explained. “Like I say, I don’t mind relooking at things. This country is bloated. I want to see what Musk is going to do with all that. The idea of just going with sledgehammer through everything, not thinking things, through talking about us taking over places like an imperial power again. No. I don’t like that.”
Maher’s comments underscore what many Americans already know—Trump is unlike any politician before him. And now that he’s back in office, his leadership is disrupting the status quo in a way that Washington insiders fear.
While the mainstream media continues to paint Trump as a reckless disruptor, even an outspoken liberal like Bill Maher can’t deny that some of his strategies are working. As Trump reshapes America’s political landscape, it’s clear that his second term will be one for the history books.
