Comedian Bill Maher has hit back against claims that he has become more conservative, arguing instead that the left has changed and that he will continue to call out its missteps.
Bill Maher, the outspoken comedian and political commentator, has defended himself against critics who claim that he has become more conservative, arguing instead that the left has changed and that he will continue to call out its missteps.
In an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria, Maher said that he hasn't changed, but rather that the left has shifted away from what he considers to be common sense and reason.
Bill Maher Defends Himself from Critics, Claims Left Has Changed
"I haven't changed. It's that your ideas are stupid," Maher said. "The left has moved so far to the left that people like me are considered to be on the right."
Maher, who has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, said that he believes the left has become too focused on identity politics and has lost sight of the economic issues that affect the majority of Americans.
Bill Maher Defends Himself from Critics, Claims Left Has Changed
"The left has become so obsessed with identity politics that they're ignoring the real issues that people are facing," Maher said. "They're more interested in talking about pronouns than they are about jobs or healthcare."
Maher said that he will continue to call out the left when he believes it is wrong, even if it means losing some of his liberal supporters.
Bill Maher Defends Himself from Critics, Claims Left Has Changed
"I'm not going to stop speaking my mind," Maher said. "I'm going to keep calling out the left when they're wrong, and I'm going to keep fighting for what I believe in."
Maher's comments have drawn mixed reactions from both the left and the right. Some have praised him for his willingness to speak his mind, while others have criticized him for being too harsh on the left.
Bill Maher Defends Himself from Critics, Claims Left Has Changed
It is unclear whether Maher's comments will have any impact on his career or his relationship with his fans. However, it is clear that he is not afraid to speak his mind, even if it means drawing criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
In addition to his comments on the left, Maher also discussed the issue of illegal immigration during his interview with Zakaria. Maher said that he believes illegal immigration is a threat to the United States and that the Biden administration is not doing enough to stop it.
"We seem unable to keep out anyone," Maher said. "And because the people are coming through the border now are not just from Central America, they're from like China and like lots of people are saying, 'Oh you can get in through there' and I just feel like this is going to be Biden's undoing."
Maher's comments on illegal immigration have also drawn mixed reactions. Some have praised him for speaking out about the issue, while others have criticized him for being insensitive to the plight of immigrants.
It is unclear whether Maher's comments on illegal immigration will have any impact on his career or his relationship with his fans. However, it is clear that he is not afraid to speak his mind, even if it means drawing criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
