Patton Oswalt says Bill Maher was wrong to try to ‘placate’ Trump, argues it always backfires Comedian Patton Oswalt criticized Bill Maher for attempting to “placate” President Donald Trump, arguing that such an approach is ineffective and will inevitably result in Maher becoming a target. Oswalt contrasted Maher’s strategy with that of comedians like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, who maintain an anti-Trump stance. The remarks followed an incident where Trump criticized Maher on Truth Social after a White House dinner they both attended.

• Patton Oswalt believes Bill Maher’s attempts to “placate” Donald Trump were misguided and ultimately led to Trump turning on him.
• Oswalt suggests that Trump reacts negatively to those who do not openly criticize him, while those who do are met with his hatred because he desires their adoration.
• The comedian asserts that anyone doing business with Trump is likely to be “destroyed” due to basic greed.
• Oswalt’s comments reference a February incident where Trump criticized Maher on Truth Social following a White House dinner.
• Trump’s criticism included calling the dinner a “waste [of] time” and accusing Maher of having low ratings.