HBO’s Bill Maher
William (Bill) MaherSharon Osbourne tells Maher she's 'angry' and 'hurt' after departure from 'The Talk' Bill Maher blasts Oscar picks: Hollywood movies now are 'just depressing' Why the unhinged woke brigade is a profound threat to our freedom MORE on Friday mocked Caitlyn Jenner’s bid for California governor after the former Olympian and transgender activist announced her GOP campaign.
"I know that you think of her as a reality show star, but come on. People change," Maher said on his show. "She is trans, rested and ready. She's got a great slogan: 'Take the sack out of Sacramento.'"
Jenner's bid makes her one of the most well-known candidates to challenge Gov. Gavin Newsom
Gavin NewsomCalifornia to stop issuing fracking permits by 2024 Honda sets goal of all electric vehicle sales by 2040 Caitlyn Jenner officially announces challenge to Newsom in California recall MORE (D) in the recall election. Maher panned the recall as "stupid" while noting that Jenner is a lifelong Republican.
"I love that about her. Wasn't always sure about the man-woman thing, but low capital gains taxes — born that way," Maher said.
"And a lot of people, of course, are saying, 'Isn't it strange for a trans woman to be in a party that is passing anti-trans laws all over the country?' And Caitlyn said, 'Yeah, I get that. It's just something about being in a party that doesn't respect me that makes me feel like I'm home with the Kardashians,'" Maher added.
The comedian and liberal commentator's remarks drew pushback online from critics who called them transphobic.
— Marlow Stern (@MarlowNYC) April 24, 2021
I’m so glad I had tonight off and wasn’t polluted by @HBO’s offensively obsolete show. Why do they insult their great brand with this crap?
— Bob Brigham (@BobBrigham) April 24, 2021
He complains about #CancelCulture because his schtick isn’t funny in the 21st century. Why is he still on TV anyway? It makes no sense. https://t.co/ZYGxpJfOuZ
there are so many legitimate reasons to mock her, why even go there
— shauna (@goldengateblond) April 24, 2021
Maher’s segment follows “The View” co-host Joy Behar
Josephine (Joy) Victoria BeharIvanka Trump gets vaccine, urges public to do the same Fox News's Dean says 'View' won't book her over Cuomo criticism Meghan McCain and Joy Behar argue over whether antifa 'does exist' MORE misgendering Jenner on the ABC show Friday when discussing her run for governor. Jenner responded Saturday by telling Behar not to "sweat it" and focusing instead on her gubernatorial bid.
