Director Woody Allen Praises Trump Acting, Political Divide

Woody Allen recently praised President Donald Trump for his acting skills and professionalism during his appearance on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, recalling that Trump was a pleasure to work with in Allen's 1998 film Celebrity. Despite voting for Kamala Harris and disagreeing with nearly all of Trump's political views, Allen highlighted Trump's charisma, politeness, and ease on set, expressing surprise that Trump chose to enter politics given his previous interests in more leisurely activities. Allen stated he would be interested in directing Trump again as president, believing he could do wonders. Bill Maher noted that politics can be seen as the ultimate acting job, a point Allen acknowledged while maintaining a clear distinction between Trump's acting ability and his political decisions. The discussion also touched on Allen's own controversies and the broader public reactions to praising Trump. Overall, Allen's remarks balanced personal admiration for Trump's showmanship with firm political disagreement.