Bill Maher Dismisses October Surprise Impact on Trump

In his latest episode of Real Time, Bill Maher dismissed the idea of an 'October surprise' impacting Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, emphasizing that Trump's history of scandals has desensitized voters. Maher argued that even extreme actions, like Trump's alleged past with a porn star or an attempted coup, would not affect his support, saying, 'If you’re waiting for an October surprise to knock him out, dream on.' He compared the likelihood of a significant scandal affecting Trump to the chances of another Joker musical, following the recent box office flop. Maher reflected on the Access Hollywood tape from 2016 as a prime example of a failed October surprise that ultimately did not derail Trump's campaign. He suggested that Democrats have grown accustomed to expecting surprises that rarely come, noting that Trump's consistent controversies have become normalized to his base. Moreover, he pointed out that Kamala Harris could be more vulnerable to an October surprise due to her relatively undefined public perception.