Trump spills details of dinner with Bill Maher, Stephen A. Smith and Kid Rock at the White House
Donald Trump said he had a long, enjoyable dinner at the White House on Thursday with comedian Bill Maher, sports commentator Stephen A. Smith and musician Kid Rock. He described the gathering as informative and said Maher likes him more than people realise, despite Maher’s frequent public criticism of the president.
Trump said the group discussed “everything” and toured the White House ballroom, where beams are being installed. It was Maher’s second reported White House dinner with Trump: after a meeting in April 2025, Maher said Trump had been gracious and measured in private, while continuing to criticise his policies and political conduct publicly. A public relations executive said such high-profile dinners can bring reputational risks as well as rewards for those attending.
- Trump hosted Maher, Smith and Kid Rock for dinner at the White House.
- The group talked at length and toured the ballroom under construction.
- Maher has previously described Trump as more measured in private.