Key facts
- Bill Maher urged Americans to celebrate the U.S.'s 250th anniversary on July 4.
- He advised against boycotting Independence Day celebrations because of President Trump.
- Maher stated that patriotism should not be exclusive to any political side.
- He described Trump as a "temporary caretaker of America."
- President Trump announced plans for a rally in Washington on July 4 as part of the 250th birthday events.
Comedian Bill Maher has urged Americans to embrace the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, advising against boycotting Independence Day celebrations due to the current presidency of Donald Trump. On his HBO show "Real Time," Maher stated that patriotism should not be exclusive to any single political faction, emphasizing that the country belongs to all Americans.
Maher referred to Trump as a "temporary caretaker of America," asserting that "He isn’t America." He encouraged viewers to celebrate the nation's birthday regardless of who occupies the White House, pushing back against the sentiment that one side "owns being psyched about the country."