By Charles Switzer
8:35am PDT, Apr 19, 2025
Bill Maher's Comical Take on Life Under Trump
On the Friday, April 18, installment of
Real Time with Bill Maher, the host took a comical jab at the state of affairs during
Donald Trump's presidency, referencing his well-known irreverence and political humor.
Bill Maher, joined by guests
Douglas Murray, author of
On Democracies and Death Cults,
Matt Welch, co-host of
The Fifth Column podcast, and Senator
Tina Smith didn't hold back in his opening monologue.
He began by humorously referencing First Lady
Melania Trump's infamous jacket, saying, "things are so bad that Melania's jacket said, 'I'm starting to care!'"
Here are four takeaways from the episode after Bill's much-publicized visit with Donald at the White House continues to make headlines.
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Easter Jokes and Trump's Policies
Bill Maher continued his monologue with irreverent humor, making light of Good Friday, a Christian holiday commemorating
Jesus' crucifixion.
"It's Good Friday, and this is the day Jesus died for all of our sins," Bill joked, before quickly adding, "So you know what? Have fun. It's all paid for. You're playing with the house money."
He also took aim at the Donald Trump administration's cuts to the IRS, suggesting that the move to ease tax audits for tax cheats was "something that really came from the heart."
He also humorously mentioned the state of the economy, saying, "Oh, I don't want to say the economy's going in the s******, but did you see this? People are dying, dying. Yeah, they're dying, too. But dying potatoes, because for Easter because eggs are too expensive."
Melania's Jacket
Continuing his comedic critique, Bill Maher referenced various aspects of the country's struggles, stating, "People are dying overseas because we cut overseas aid."
The multi-millionaire comic also highlighted the nation's
economic woes, quoting the New York Federal Reserve's warning of a potential recession. "We have a constitutional crisis. Today, Melania had a jacket that said, 'I'm starting to care.'"
This humorous remark about Melania Trump's jacket was met with laughter from the audience, likely symbolizing the discontent with the Donald Trump administration's handling of various issues.
A Satirical Easter in the White House
Bill Maher took the opportunity to lampoon Easter celebrations under the Donald Trump administration.
He sarcastically noted, "Trump is, uh… Trump is honoring the day by locking up guys named Jesus" and quickly corrected himself, saying, "I meant to say, he pardoned Pontius Pilate."
The audience laughed at Bill's comedic twist on the religious holiday contrasted with Donald's controversial actions.
Commentary on J.D. Vance and His Religious Conversion
As the conversation turned to Vice President
J.D. Vance, Bill Maher poked fun at his recent conversion to Catholicism.
"He's married to a Hindu, goes right to the Catholics. I don't know what that says," Bill quipped.
He also humorously suggested J.D.'s religious conversion was motivated by the fact that "he heard priests like little p*****," making light of J.D.'s political and religious transitions in a manner typical of Bill's style.
Public Reactions and 'Sell Out' Accusations
The episode sparked an array of reactions from viewers on social media.
One user on X commented, "Bill Maher always brings a refreshing, honest perspective to the state of politics. His jabs at Trump and Vance were hilarious but cutting."
Another user posted, "Maher nailed it again! That line about Melania's jacket was spot on — it's a sad commentary on how the country has been run."
Others were not so welcoming to Bill's comedy after the outspoken liberal comic's "chummy"
dinner with Donald Trump that he revealed on the show's April 11 episode.
"There goes sell-out Maher trying to pretend he's still 'edgy' for cracking terrible jokes about the Trump admin after kissing the ring," a third poster shared. "Nice forced laughter from the audience lol."
