Criticism of Satirical Comparison
Bill Maher criticized Larry David's op-ed comparing Maher's dinner with Donald Trump to dining with Adolf Hitler, calling it "insulting" to the memory of Holocaust victims.
Maher emphasized his long-standing criticism of Trump, asserting that his dinner with the president did not alter his views and was misrepresented by David's satire.
Defense and Friendship
Despite the feud, Maher expressed hope for reconciliation with David, stressing the importance of dialogue over insults and acknowledging their history of friendship.
Maher defended his honest reporting of the Trump dinner, arguing that engaging with opposing views is more productive than ignoring them, and reiterated his criticism of Trump's policies.