Comedian Bill MaherWilliam (Bill) MaherBill Maher: ‘Reckless experiment’ of coronavirus shutdowns may have fueled Floyd protests Bill Maher offers ‘signs you’re a Karen’ list: ‘You were voted most likely to make a citizen’s arrest’ Michael Moore: The only way Trump wins in 2020 is if he ‘cheats’ MORE on Friday said he “really” wished there was another economic recession, arguing such an event would ruin President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s chances of winning reelection.
During a discussion on his show with panelists including former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D), Maher said the U.S. could “survive” another recession but warned it would not withstand a second term of a Trump presidency.
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The exchange began with commentator Tom Nichols remarking about Trump’s trade policies, saying “I’m not wishing for a recession, but if the farmers want to keep touching the hot stove.”
“Well, you should be,” Maher interjected. “Because that will definitely get him unelected.”
“But Bill, you don’t really want a recession,” shot back Anthony ScaramucciAnthony ScaramucciPresident sinks amid stumbles over protests Sunday shows preview: Protests against George Floyd’s death, police brutality rock the nation for a second week OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Former defense leaders pile on Trump criticism | Esper sends troops called to DC area home | US strikes Taliban in Afghanistan MORE, Trump’s former White House communications director and a now occasional critic of the administration.
“I really do. We have survived many recessions. We can’t survive another Donald Trump term,” Maher responded.
Maher also mockingly addressed Fox News host Sean HannitySean Patrick HannityHannity calls for abolishing chokeholds: Develop ‘rigorous system’ to hold ‘crooked cops accountable’ Former NYPD commissioner Kelly: If unrest continues, ‘we are going to need the National Guard’ Cable news audience numbers jump amid coronavirus, protests MORE in the clip after Maher said he hoped for a recession, telling the Fox News host that he had no power to actually cause one.
“Sean, if you’re watching, I’m not a genie. I can’t make it happen,” Maher said. “I’m just wishing it. If it happens, it will be because of your lord and savior, Donald J. Trump.”
Maher made similar comments last June on his show, at the time saying “bring on the recession” to get rid of the president.
“Sorry if that hurts people but it’s either root for a recession or you lose your democracy,” he said last year.