Bill Maher urged Americans not to skip Independence Day over President Donald Trump, saying the nation’s 250th anniversary belongs to everyone, regardless of politics.
The comedian made the remarks on Friday’s episode of HBO’s “Real Time,” pushing back on calls to boycott July 4 celebrations over Trump’s presidency.
Maher, known for frequently questioning and criticizing Trump’s policies and actions, called the milestone, known as the semiquincentennial, “a pretty big deal.” “Everybody has to start getting a little more excited for America’s birthday,” he said.
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“Problem is, there’s kind of a stink on it because you-know-who is president right now,” Maher said, acknowledging concerns from Trump critics that the president could make the celebration about himself.
