Comedian Bill Maher said on ABC's "This Week" that President Donald Trump feels "betrayed" by him, as their public feud continues despite a cordial private dinner the pair shared in 2025. The "Real Time" host's comments shed light on the unusual and shifting dynamic between the two men, who have traded barbs publicly even as their personal interactions have reportedly been friendlier.

Maher, discussing the situation with host Jonathan Karl, characterised the ongoing spat as "silly" while suggesting Trump was hurt that Maher had not softened his criticism after their meeting. The remarks came against the backdrop of Maher's Kennedy Center recognition and follow his other recent comments defending cancelled entertainers and discussing US politics more broadly.