The 'Real Time' host weighs in on former President Trump's guilty verdict, addressing potential jail time and the implications for his supporters and the nation.
- June 1, 2024
AceShowbiz - On Friday's episode of "Real Time", host Bill Maher discussed Donald Trump's recent guilty verdict on charges related to falsifying business records. Maher labeled the episode "historic" due to Trump becoming the first former president convicted of felonies.
Regarding potential jail time, Maher expressed uncertainty. "Will this judge dare do that? And should he?" he asked. Former Rep. Ken Buck predicted Trump would avoid prison, while former Obama adviser David Axelrod reluctantly suggested the potential consequences of jailing a former president.
Maher raised concerns about Trump supporters' reactions, fearing a "civil war" that could become a "race war." He accused Trump supporters of potential outrage over the involvement of a Black district attorney and a Hispanic judge.
Despite the guilty verdict, Trump's legal team plans to appeal. Trump supporters have criticized the verdict as a political move by Democrats.
Maher also joked about Trump's sexual encounter with Stormy Daniels, saying, "Don, if there was a silver lining to this, you finally did something that made Stormy come." He added, "Don't do the porn star if you can't do the time."
Maher noted the reactions of Trump supporters, saying, "Did you see when he walked out of the trial after the verdict? They're all out there singing, 'For he's a jolly good felon.'" He also joked about Republicans dressing like Trump now wearing orange jumpsuits.
The episode also featured guests John Waters, Ken Buck and David Axelrod.
