Trump Blasts Bill Maher as 'Highly Overrated LIGHTWEIGHT' in Scathing Truth Social Post

The former president accused the comedian of having 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' and urged Republicans to stop using him to show the left is shifting their way.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump unleashed a scathing rebuke of comedian Bill Maher in a nearly 500-word Truth Social post, calling him a 'highly overrated LIGHTWEIGHT' and accusing him of suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'. Trump recounted a dinner he had with Maher at the White House in 2025, which he dismissed as a 'total waste of time'. The president also criticized Maher for mocking his recent comments about ending hockey in Canada and claimed the comedian's TV ratings are 'so low that nobody will learn about his various Fake News statements about me'.

Why it matters

This latest clash between Trump and Maher, who have long been political adversaries, highlights the former president's continued willingness to aggressively attack his critics, even those who have been somewhat sympathetic to conservatives in the past. It also underscores the deep partisan divisions in the country, as Trump seeks to rally his base against a prominent liberal voice in the media.

The details

In his Truth Social post, Trump recounted a dinner he had with Maher at the White House in 2025, which he said left the comedian 'extremely nervous' and 'with ZERO confidence in himself'. The president claimed Maher immediately asked for a 'Vodka Tonic' to 'soothe his nerves'. Trump said the dinner was a 'total waste of time' for him. The former president also criticized Maher for mocking his recent comments about ending hockey in Canada, which Trump said were made in jest. Trump accused Maher of making 'Fake News statements' about him and claimed the comedian's TV ratings are 'so low that nobody will learn about his various' criticisms.

  • In spring 2025, Trump had a dinner with Bill Maher at the White House.
  • On February 14, 2026, Trump posted his scathing rebuke of Maher on Truth Social.

The players

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who has long been a political adversary of Bill Maher.

Bill Maher

A liberal comedian and host of the HBO show 'Real Time with Bill Maher', known for frequently criticizing Trump and the political right.

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What they’re saying

“Bill Maher is a highly overrated LIGHTWEIGHT, and Republicans should stop using him to show how the Left is coming over our way — Our Base, the Greatest of All Time, laughs at your weakness when you do it!”

— Donald Trump, Former President (Truth Social)

“Bill continues to suffer from a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS!), and there is nothing that will ever be done to cure him of this very serious disease.”

— Donald Trump, Former President (Truth Social)

The takeaway

This feud between Trump and Maher underscores the deep partisan divisions that continue to define American politics, as the former president remains determined to attack his critics from the liberal media even after leaving office.