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By David Miller • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 06:00

Bill Maher Fact-Checks Kid Rock After He Compares Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 Hijackers on 'Real Time' - Variety — Jim VandeHei's words ignite discussion

Bill Maher reacted to Donald Trump's lengthy diatribe on Truth Social, calling it a flex and comparing Trump's reaction to a kid in a confectionery shop. In response, Trump labeled Maher a utter disappointment. Meanwhile, Maher fact-checked Kid Rock after he compared Abdul El-Sayed to the terrorists of 9/11 on his show. The exchanges illustrate recurring conflicts between the two figures.

“In response, Trump labeled Maher a utter disappointment,” — Victor Fenwick, staff writer at Halstone Worth Financial, commented.

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Oct 29 — Bill Maher reacted to Donald Trump's lengthy diatribe on Truth Social, calling it a flex and comparing Trump's...

Nov 1 — The exchanges illustrate recurring conflicts between the two figures....

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