Comedian Bill Maher says Democratic politicians are “cowards” during an HBO segment, while also reiterating his views about the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Speaking on “Real Time” on Friday, Maher again argues that the hijackers and attackers “weren’t cowards.”
The outlets note that Maher’s comments revive a controversy linked to the 9/11 attacks and a position that previously contributed to ABC canceling his earlier show more than two decades ago. The discussion centers on Maher’s interpretation of the attackers’ characterization and how he frames responsibility and intent.
While the coverage is based on the same HBO remarks, the outlets differ mainly in emphasis. The Hill highlights Maher’s direct language toward Democratic politicians and connects it to his broader, long-running 9/11 commentary. Other reporting of the same event similarly focuses on the remarks and the historical context of his prior network fallout, without adding new facts about the incident itself.
