Bill Maher has criticized liberal commentators for their harsh treatment of Cheryl Hines, the wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently endorsed Donald Trump after suspending his presidential campaign. During an episode of 'Real Time,' Maher labeled the backlash against Hines, who has not publicly supported her husband's decision, as 'bullying' and noted that even the mafia doesn't target family members. Hines faced aggressive social media messages, including calls for her to denounce her husband, which Maher condemned as a sign of an ugly trend among liberals. He highlighted that Hines is well-regarded in Hollywood, with Larry David calling her 'the best person' he's ever met, and pointed out that her support for Kennedy's campaign should not be misconstrued as an endorsement of Trump. Maher argued that this behavior reflects a departure from the compassionate principles traditionally associated with liberalism, emphasizing that marriage often requires support even in disagreement. He expressed concern over the 'ugliness' that has emerged in liberal discourse, contrasting it with the values he once respected.