Bill Maher Scoffs At 'No Kings' Protests, Even Though Trump 'Is Acting A Little King-Like'
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The "Real Time" host seemed to agree with the protesters, but wished they'd brought the same "level of enthusiasm" to something else.
Bill Maher opened his “Real Time” monologue Friday night in seemingly firm agreement with those who planned to protest against President Donald Trump, but also seemed to blame liberals for the MAGA leader getting elected in the first place.
The Trump administration organized a massive military parade for Saturday. The event is meant to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, which just so happens to fall on Trump’s 79th birthday, and is set to feature tanks, fighter jet flyovers and nearly 7,000 troops.
“I’m gonna be glued to the TV,” Maher said Friday. “I don’t think this is a good idea to have tanks in the streets, but that’s what we’re doing, so of course, a lot of people don’t like this.”
He continued, “Two thousand cities are having an uprising — we’ll see if it’s an uprising — but a demonstration called ‘No Kings,’ ’cause, you know he is acting a little king-like. Tomorrow is called ‘No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance,’ real catchy. I tell you, if only liberals had brought this level of enthusiasm to ‘Nationwide Day of Voting.’”
Despite his criticism, the comedian nonetheless seemed to agree with the “No Kings” ethos.
