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Maher shrugs off Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke: ‘You’d laugh’ if a comedian said it

By The Hill · 2026-03-21
Maher shrugs off Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke: ‘You’d laugh’ if a comedian said it
Why it matters: Trump's controversial humor risks alienating allies and undermining diplomatic efforts during critical global events.
Bill Maher dismissed President Trump's Pearl Harbor joke to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, arguing that the humor would be acceptable if delivered by a comedian. The incident occurred during discussions about the U.S. military operation in Iran, highlighting the President's controversial communication style on the global stage.

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