Bill Maher Faces Criticism Over His Friendly Exchange With Sarah Huckabee Sanders: 'What a Loser'
Bill Maher Faces Criticism Over His Friendly Exchange With Sarah Huckabee Sanders: 'What a Loser'
Samantha Ibrahim Sat, November 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM UTC
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Bill Maher had a casual conversation with Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on a recent episode of his 'Real Time' talk show. BY: @REALTIME/YOUTUBE
Bill Maher had a friendly conversation with Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on a recent episode of his Real Time talk show — and it didn't go over well with viewers.
Sarah, 44, who is the daughter of former Arkansas governor and Donald Trump's current ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee — came on the show on Friday, November 13, to discuss her new book, Unapologetic.
Bill Maher Praised Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Her Policies
Bill Maher applauded Sarah Huckabee Sanders for winning her reelection bid in the 2026 midterms. BY: @REALTIME/YOUTUBE
During the interview, Maher, 70, applauded her work with schools, and also argued some Democrats who won in this year's midterms supported communist policies and not socialist ideologies.
He then praised Sarah for tightly hanging on to her government position amid a Democratic blue wave that removed Republicans out of office in several red states across the nation.
"They're going to come after you to run for president now," Maher joked at the end of their talk.
"I'm just glad I still have a job this week," Sarah replied.
Viewers Slammed Bill Maher's Chat With Sarah Huckabee Sanders Online
'What a lame interview,' someone commented on social media. BY: @REALTIME/YOUTUBE
Viewers scoffed at the comedian's interview, with someone writing on X: "He's openly rooting for a republican now? What a f—– loser."
"What a lame interview. The victims of the state of Arkansas know the truth. She learned grifting from the best. She's a Jan 6 denier too. Shame," a person rolled their eyes.
"Maher peaked many years ago. He has been slowly getting worse and worse, descending into a totally unfunny, increasingly smug jack—," another user added.
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One chimed in: "I just threw up in my mouth. What the f— is wrong with him?" Others called Maher "gross," "not relevant," and "insufferable."
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Appeared on 'The View' Earlier This Week
Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked by 'The View' on November 9 what Arkansas' minimum wage is. BY: @REALTIME/YOUTUBE
Sarah also got some hate after she appeared on the November 9 edition of ABC's The View to discuss her new book. During the talk show, she was asked by co-host Sunny Hostin: "What's the hourly wage in Arkansas?"
The politician clarified the term, responding back: "The minimum wage?" before answering, "Um, well, about $15."
According to the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, the state's minimum wage is actually $11 per hour and has stayed at that rate since 2021.
People Slammed Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Incorrectly Stating Arkansas' Minimum Wage
'To be fair, she has never had a real job,' a user rolled their eyes online about Sarah Huckabee Sanders' admission on 'The View.' BY: @REALTIME/YOUTUBE
Onlookers also took to social media to mock Sarah, with one bashing: "To be fair, she has never had a real job. Daddy paved her way!"
"NOBODY HERE CAN SURVIVE ON 11$ AN HOUR IT IS HUMANLY IMPOSSIBLE. SHE IS TERRORIZING US AND PRIVATIZING OUR SCHOOLS SOMEBODY SAVE US," someone bellowed.
"She knows. She's just a liar like the rest of the Republicans," another individual said, while a fourth wondered: "Did Sarah Huckabee Sanders lie about Arkansas's minimum wage on 'The View'? Or is she really just that f—— stupid?"
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