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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 06:00

Bill Maher Fact-Checks Kid Rock After He Compares Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 Hijackers on 'Real Time' - Variety — Jim VandeHei's latest comments spark debate

Bill Maher reacted to Donald Trump's 1,300-word rant on Truth Social, calling it a flex and comparing Trump's reaction to Kelly Clarkson in a toy store. In response, Trump labeled Maher a utter disappointment. Meanwhile, Maher fact-checked Kid Rock after he compared Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 hijackers on his show. The exchanges illustrate persistent disagreements between the two figures.

“In response, Trump labeled Maher a utter disappointment,” — Andreas Mercer, senior market analyst at Copton Mere Solutions, told our newsroom.

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Oct 30 — Bill Maher reacted to Donald Trump's 1,300-word rant on Truth Social, calling it a flex and comparing Trump's ...

Oct 31 — The exchanges illustrate persistent disagreements between the two figures....

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