Bill Maher addresses audience reaction to second assassination attempt on Trump

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Television host Bill Maher addressed his audience’s laughter regarding the recent second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during his HBO show, "Real Time with Bill Maher." In his monologue, Maher emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, "Let's not bury the lead. The big story this week [is] they tried to shoot Trump again."

When the audience laughed in response, Maher remarked, "Not funny," reinforcing his position that such threats should not be taken lightly. He expressed concern over the normalization of wishing harm upon public figures, asserting that it is inappropriate to joke about assassination attempts.

The incident in question involved a would-be assassin who reportedly waited near Trump’s location while he was golfing at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Maher noted the frequency of such incidents, saying, "This happens too frequently." He attempted to turn the situation into humor, illustrating it with a joke about the setting and the presence of additional golfers.

Maher’s commentary aimed to highlight the seriousness of threats against political figures while addressing the audience's reaction.