Bill Maher blasts Democrats for failing to condemn antisemitism to ‘woke idiots’: ‘Where are you now?’
Bill Maher criticized Democrats and liberal figures for failing to condemn antisemitism, particularly amid rising hostility toward Jews and Israel. He argued that progressive leaders are silent due to fear of alienating younger, pro-Palestinian constituents. Maher also condemned anti-Israel rhetoric from both the left and right, comparing some statements to Nazi propaganda.
- ▪Bill Maher accused Democrats of ignoring antisemitism to appease 'woke' constituents influenced by social media.
- ▪He highlighted that both left-wing and right-wing figures have made statements supporting or excusing anti-Israel and antisemitic views.
- ▪Maher referenced a New York Times article on rising fear among Jews, while noting Israel plans to sue the Times over a controversial column by Nicholas Kristof.
- ▪He stated that criticism of Israel has reached a level reminiscent of Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels' rhetoric.
- ▪Maher also acknowledged Islamophobia but argued that antisemitism is currently more dangerously mainstreamed in political discourse.
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- ▪ Bill Maher Calls Out the Democrats' Antisemitism — PJ Media
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Media Bill Maher criticizes Democrats for failing to condemn antisemitism: ‘Where are you?’ By Taylor Penley , Fox News Published May 16, 2026, 6:58 p.m. ET Originally Published by: Conservatives targeted overwhelmingly for ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ political jabs Trump holds 'all the cards' after high-stakes summit with China Eric Trump plans to sue Jen Psaki, MS NOW for alleged 'blatant lies' about him HBO host Bill Maher blasted Democrats Friday, saying liberals have failed to condemn antisemitism, calling out a seething swath of hatred as Israel celebrated its 78th birthday. “There is a frothing anxiousness for the literal extermination of this one group [Jews] and, Democrats, where are you?” Maher said in his “Real Time” rebuke.
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