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Bill Maher Defends Trump White House Visit, Slams “Nazi” Comparisons • Apr. 26, 2025, 10:06 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
Bill Maher blasts Larry David for alleged Hitler comparison: 'It's kind of insulting' • Apr. 24, 2025, 5:02 PM ET (USA Today)
Larry David mocks Bill Maher's dinner with Trump in an op-ed for The New York Times • Apr. 23, 2025, 1:21 AM ET (NBC)
Bill Maher calls himself 'a hero' for speaking 'truth to power' during Trump meeting • Apr. 18, 2025, 9:06 AM ET (USA Today)
Bill Maher Reacts to Podcast Guest's Question—'Don't Sue Me for This' • Apr. 16, 2025, 9:06 AM ET (Newsweek)

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Also Known As William Maher, Jr.
Born January 20, 1956 (age 69) • New Jersey

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