Bill Maher warned that the Republican Party is likely to suffer a “historical a** whooping” in the November midterm elections, citing President Donald Trump’s unpopularity as the main cause. The comedian and host of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher made the remark during a CNN interview with Fareed Zakaria, who had referenced a recent Nate Silver analysis that suggested a blue wave could be on the horizon.
Maher’s comments focused on Trump’s perceived overreach. He said the president “screwed the pooch,” adding that he had “got drunk with power” and that the pattern of elected officials going too far was a problem. He compared the situation to President Biden’s “wokeness,” noting that Biden was “too feeble” to confront the far left and that the GOP had lost support even among its own base. Maher also referred to recent fatal shootings in Minnesota, suggesting that the party’s actions had alienated voters.
Polls indicate that Republicans could face significant losses, with the possibility of losing control of both the House and Senate. A Siena University survey showed Democratic gubernatorial candidates leading in four traditionally red states, although some Republicans have cautioned that polling has been inaccurate in the past.
Maher added that the 2028 presidential election might tell a different story, describing the Democratic Socialists of America as a “crazy animal” that has become “the energy of the party.” He emphasized that voters are focused on Trump, whose approval rating is near historic lows, and that the electorate’s current message is that Trump went too far and the GOP will pay for it. The comedian continues to criticize the Trump administration on his nightly broadcasts.
