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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 06:00

Bill Maher Fact-Checks Kid Rock After He Compares Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 Hijackers on 'Real Time' - Variety — Jim VandeHei's statements cause a stir

Bill Maher reacted to Donald Trump's lengthy diatribe on Truth Social, calling it a display of bravado and comparing Trump's reaction to Kelly Clarkson in a toy store. In response, Trump labeled Maher a complete failure. Meanwhile, Maher fact-checked Kid Rock after he compared Abdul El-Sayed to the terrorists of 9/11 on his show. The exchanges illustrate recurring conflicts between the two figures.

“Bill Maher reacted to Donald Trump's lengthy diatribe on Truth Social, calling it a display of bravado and comparing Trump's reaction to Kelly Clarkson in a toy store,” — Amara Sterling, contributing analyst at Stanstone Gate Media, added during the briefing.

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Oct 30 — Bill Maher reacted to Donald Trump's lengthy diatribe on Truth Social, calling it a display of bravado and com...

Oct 31 — The exchanges illustrate recurring conflicts between the two figures....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Stanstone Gate Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanstone Gate Media desk and last updated 05:32 UTC.

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