Trump Targets Bill Maher in 1,300-Word Social Media Rant After Second White House Dinner
World News 09 | October 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a lengthy social media attack against comedian and television host Bill Maher, calling him a “complete and total loser” in a post exceeding 1,300 words. The outburst followed Maher’s public comments about their second dinner at the White House and his subsequent HBO program.
Trump published the post on Truth Social on Sunday, October 25, criticizing Maher’s television show, political commentary, audience and personal conduct. According to CNN’s reporting and social media tracking data, the 1,323-word message was the longest post Trump had published on social media, based on the records examined.
Dispute Follows Second White House Dinner
Trump and Maher met for dinner at the White House on October 15, marking their second such meeting. Their first dinner took place in March 2025. The latest gathering also included musician Kid Rock and ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.
The dispute intensified after Maher discussed the dinner during the October 23 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher. The comedian defended his decision to meet Trump, arguing that direct conversations with political leaders can be worthwhile even when serious disagreements remain.
Maher said he challenged Trump on several issues during their conversation and praised the president for remaining calm and allowing him to speak.
Trump Disputes Maher’s Account
In his Truth Social post, Trump criticized Maher’s remarks following the dinner and accused the comedian of misrepresenting their relationship. He also questioned the quality and popularity of Maher’s HBO program and alleged that the host had been drinking during the meeting.
These personal allegations were made by Trump and have not been independently established as facts.
One point of disagreement concerned the length of the dinner. Maher and Smith described the gathering as lasting more than four hours, while Trump disputed that account, saying it lasted approximately two hours or less.
Trump also claimed he had learned little from the meeting and described it as a waste of time. He ended his message by telling Maher not to contact him again, signaling that another dinner was unlikely.
Political Commentary Adds to the Tension
Maher’s October 23 broadcast also addressed Trump’s approval ratings ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. Trump pushed back against the criticism and cited claims of strong Republican support in his social media post.
However, CNN reported that its latest poll showed Trump’s approval rating among Republicans at 74%, contradicting his claim of support reaching 98% to 99% among Republicans generally. The distinction matters because support among self-identified MAGA Republicans is not necessarily representative of the entire Republican Party.
The president also criticized Maher’s political views and suggested that Republicans should stop providing support or exposure to the comedian’s program.
A Public Relationship Turns Hostile
The latest dispute highlights the tension between Trump and prominent media figures who sometimes engage with him privately while continuing to criticize his policies publicly.
Maher has defended face-to-face discussions with Trump despite criticism from some of his own audience and political allies. Trump, meanwhile, initially described their latest dinner positively before turning against Maher after the comedian’s television appearance.
As of October 26, the controversy has centered on their conflicting accounts of the dinner and Trump’s public response. The episode has also drawn attention because of the extraordinary length of the president’s post.
World News 09 will continue to follow developments in U.S. politics and the growing dispute between the White House and prominent media personalities.
Sources: CNN reporting, published October 25, 2026; USA TODAY reporting, published October 26, 2026; Trump’s Truth Social post and Maher’s October 23 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher.
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This article is an original news rewrite based on published reporting. Personal allegations are attributed to the speaker rather than presented as independently verified facts.
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