Bill Maher brought his signature humor to the fallout from Donald Trump’s election victory, poking fun at the unconventional protests it has sparked.
On his show Real Time, Maher addressed a movement where liberal women are pledging to forgo dating, sex, marriage, and children to protest Trump’s win.
Known as the “4B movement,” this trend originated in South Korea but has found resonance among U.S. progressives.
“Finally, progressives found a way to turn something blue,” Maher quipped, drawing laughter from his audience.
Liberals Criticize Trump’s Controversial Cabinet Picks
Maher didn’t hold back as he shifted to critique Trump’s early cabinet nominations, starting with his choice of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.
“A president usually wants an Attorney General who’s familiar with Justice Department investigations—but not as a target of them,” Maher joked, referencing Gaetz’s ongoing scrutiny over allegations of misconduct.
Gaetz has consistently denied these accusations, but the nomination has stirred outrage among critics.
Maher noted Gaetz’s controversial goals, which include dismantling key federal departments like the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the Department of Education.
“If Trump has his way, education might end up in the hands of the states, meaning in Arkansas you’d learn from nuns, and in New York, from drag queens,” Maher joked.
The Trump Administration’s Unorthodox Appointments
Maher highlighted the broader theme of Trump’s administration assembling what he called an “unorthodox” team.
Steven Cheung, a veteran of Trump’s campaigns and a former UFC communications official, was named communications director.
Sergio Gor, a former aide to Republican Senator Rand Paul, will lead the Presidential Personnel Office.
Perhaps the most eyebrow-raising nomination is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary.
Kennedy’s history of polarizing statements and anti-vaccine rhetoric has already drawn significant criticism.
A Party Transformed
Maher wrapped up his segment with a warning: “This is the Trump party now. Don’t expect normal Republicans to step in—they’re gone.”
He joked that if Trump named Kanye West as ambassador to Israel, it might lead to “Yeezus of Nazareth” taking center stage.
As the nation watches these developments unfold, Maher’s biting humor serves as a reminder of the deep political divides—and the unexpected twists—that define this era.
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