During a recent episode of Real Time, comedian and host Bill Maher revisited the topic of Donald Trump’s legal woes, particularly focusing on the trial involving hush money payments and the credibility of adult film actress Stormy Daniels as a witness. Maher recalled an old interview he conducted with Daniels, expressing doubts about her reliability in the ongoing legal proceedings.
Maher criticized prosecutors for what he perceived as mishandling the case against Trump, stating that they missed crucial opportunities during the trial. He expressed frustration with Democrats for not effectively holding Trump accountable during his presidency, suggesting that their failure to do so may have repercussions in the future.
The postponement of Trump’s classified records trial and other legal developments, including those related to the Georgia case, prompted Maher to voice his concerns during the episode. Initially hopeful that the trial would have significant ramifications for Trump’s political prospects, Maher now fears that Daniels’ alleged inconsistencies may undermine its impact.
Referencing his previous remarks about the trial potentially altering the political landscape, Maher highlighted his changing perspective in light of recent developments. He expressed skepticism about Daniels’ credibility as a witness, describing her as a “bad witness” and questioning the accuracy of her testimony.
Maher played clips from his 2018 interview with Daniels, in which she denied being a victim of sexual misconduct by Trump. However, Maher noted discrepancies between her past statements and her current testimony in the trial. He pointed out that Daniels’ revised narrative now includes elements commonly associated with the Me Too movement, such as references to power imbalances and feelings of intimidation.
Expressing disbelief at Daniels’ claims of blacking out during the alleged incident, Maher drew attention to her profession as a porn star and suggested that such experiences would make it unlikely for her to lose consciousness during a sexual encounter.
Ultimately, Maher expressed uncertainty about the potential consequences of Trump’s legal troubles and emphasized the need to prevent his reelection. He characterized Trump as a dangerous and erratic figure, stating his desire to see Trump defeated in any future political endeavors.
