Bill Maher Clarifies Never Was Democrat, Warns of Party Shift

Bill Maher has clarified that he has never been a Democrat, although he generally caucuses with and votes for them. During a Club Random podcast episode with actor Esai Morales, Maher expressed concern that the Democratic Party is becoming increasingly radical and may eventually become as extreme as the Republican Party. Despite his criticisms, Maher emphasized that he has not left the Democrats because he was never formally part of the party. He also criticized the party's messaging, suggesting it has inadvertently helped President Donald Trump gain popularity, particularly referencing the impact of certain campaign ads. Maher has been vocal about the rise of "wokeness" and cancel culture within the Democrats, and he warned that the party's trajectory may make it as "scary and insane" as the Republicans in the future. Throughout the conversation, Maher sought to correct misconceptions about his political affiliation and stressed his independent stance.