Bill Maher Accuses Media Of Lying About Trump’s Comments On Liz Cheney

Bill Maher took a strong stance against the media during a recent episode of Real Time Overtime, accusing major outlets of lying about President Donald Trump’s comments on former Rep. Liz Cheney. Maher expressed frustration over headlines suggesting that Trump had called for Cheney’s execution.

Maher clarified that Trump’s statement was directed at Cheney’s war-hawk stance, not a call for violence. He read Trump’s full comment, which stated, “Let’s put her with a rifle standing there.” Maher argued that Trump was making an anti-war point, not issuing a threat.

“This is exactly what peace advocates have always said about hawks,” Maher noted. He added, “I don’t like Trump, but don’t lie to me,” emphasizing his frustration with the media’s handling of the story. His comments underscored a broader concern that media outlets prioritize sensationalism over accuracy.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), who joined Maher on the show, agreed that the media’s portrayal was misleading. While Raskin criticized Trump, he admitted that misrepresenting facts doesn’t help the discussion, calling the coverage “absurd and counterproductive.”

The timing of the story has led some to suggest that the media used the Cheney comment to distract from economic concerns, including job growth under the Harris-Biden administration, which has shown limited results in recent reports. Maher’s critique resonates with Americans who are increasingly skeptical of mainstream news.

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