Invoice Maher stated there was “a lot unhealthy information” to cowl throughout his weekly monologue within the Actual Time With Invoice Maher episode airing on Friday, January 31. He began with the collision between an American Airways regional jet and a U.S. Military Black Hawk helicopter — and President Donald Trump’s controversial response to the tragedy.
“Trump instantly got here out and stated, ‘We don’t know what prompted the crash.’ After which 10 seconds later, blamed DEI,” Maher stated in the beginning of his monologue. “After which the Democrats blamed Elon Musk for eliminating the top of the FAA 10 days earlier. After which Bobby Kennedy stated all of them died from the vaccine.”
Then Maher referenced Trump’s baseless claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are consuming pets: “Trump’s view is, effectively, the air site visitors controller was distracted as a result of he was a Haitian consuming a cat on the time.”
The comic stated that this Trump administration had solely been in workplace 11 days, although it felt like longer. “Already they’ve gotten rid of the top of the FAA, the top of the TSA, eradicated the Aviation Safety [Advisory] [Committee],” he added. “I do know you guys are very large on firing, however perhaps maintain the individuals who speak to the airplanes.”
Maher additionally commented on the Trump administration providing 2 million civilian full-time federal staff monetary incentives to give up. “I imply, they’re saying, for those who give up now, we’ll provide you with eight months’ pay, simply get the f*** out. That’s our official coverage.” Maher stated.
“After which Elon Musk despatched out an electronic mail, and he stated, for those who’re supportive of our agenda, you possibly can keep, and for those who’re not, there’s the door,” Maher added, imitating the Nazi salute-like gesture Elon Musk made at a post-inauguration occasion.
“I don’t suppose he’s a Nazi, but it surely was an unlucky gesture,” Maher stated of Musk.
And the HBO host stated he felt “very sorry” for the “pitiful, powerless individuals” Trump is pushing round. “I’m referring to Congress,” he stated.
Actual Time With Invoice Maher, Fridays, 10/9c, HBO