Bill Maher Warns Comparing Trump to Hitler Justifies Assassinations

Bill Maher strongly condemned the frequent comparison of President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler, calling it an insult to Holocaust victims and warning that such rhetoric makes it easier to justify political violence and assassinations. Maher’s remarks came after left-wing protesters confronted Trump during his dinner at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in Washington, D.C., chanting slogans including "Trump is the Hitler of our time." He urged people on the left to stop this inflammatory language, especially in the wake of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, whose killer reportedly harbored radical political views and left anti-fascist messages on bullet casings. Maher emphasized the importance of free speech, criticizing Trump's executive order targeting flag burning while underscoring the dangers of escalating political hostility. His message called for cooling down the political temperature to prevent further violence and promote respectful discourse amid America’s deep divisions. The consensus from Maher and other commentators highlights the urgent need to reconsider extreme political rhetoric to avoid tragic consequences.