Bill Maher defended his meeting with President Donald Trump, claiming he should be seen as a hero for speaking candidly during their White House dinner. He faced criticism from the left for his positive portrayal of Trump but emphasized that he maintained his principles and expressed concerns over Trump's impact on citizens. Maher argued that engaging in such dialogue was essential, asserting that he had the rare opportunity to convey messages to Trump that he may not typically hear, thus asserting his role in truth-telling to power.
I had the opportunity to go to the White House and talk to the president and not give up my principles. It seems like nobody noticed that.
I should be a hero for going there and doing those things and saying those things to the president. I'm not the villain here.
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