Comedian and host Bill Maher says Democrats can discuss religion openly, but he adds that this tolerance has limits. In remarks reported from his appearance on “Real Time,” Maher states that Democratic politicians are “good” to speak about their faith only “as long as it isn’t Jewish.”
Both outlets frame his comments in the context of perceived attitudes toward Jewish identity and faith within the Democratic Party. Fox News specifically links the remark to what it describes as rising anti-Israel sentiment, suggesting Maher is reacting to broader political tensions affecting Jewish people. The Washington Times presents the statement more directly as a critique of how Democratic leaders handle public discussion of faith.
Across both accounts, the core point attributed to Maher is the same: he portrays Democrats as accepting religion in general while excluding or criticizing Jewishness in particular.
