Bill Maher told the newly-launched California Post that Hollywood celebrities need to “shut the fuck up” when it comes to politics if the Democratic party wants to have even a shot at reclaiming the White House in future elections.
“Hollywood [is] sort of the epicenter of the woke left. I don’t think they’re doing the Democratic Party any favors,” the “Real Time” host said. “I think if Democrats want to win elections in the future, job one, tell the celebrities to ‘Just shut the fuck up. You’re not helping. You don’t strike people in most of the country as sensible or in touch with reality.’”
Maher is often outspoken against the Hollywood left, and he’s previously blamed them for his continued awards losses in the industry. Maher’s “Club Random” was a Golden Globe nominee this year for best podcast but lost to Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang.