Bill Maher Slams Trump’s Absurd Pledge of Allegiance at GOP Convention

Comedian Bill Maher calls out Trump's bizarre pledge of allegiance at GOP convention, highlighting the surreal moment on his show.

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September 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dallas, United States — Comedian Bill Maher took to his show to mock a peculiar moment from the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where former President Donald Trump directed supporters to recite an unusual version of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Maher, a vocal critic of Trump, expressed disbelief during his Friday night monologue, calling the event “a real country” and describing the scene as surreal. He read aloud the pledge that Trump had instructed attendees to repeat, which included statements like ‘I pledge to the greatest president in the history of the United States that loves us so much he cannot even breathe.’

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The comedian ended the segment by dramatically raising his hands and saying, “I got nothing anymore.” Trump later warned supporters that not voting would lead them to “hell,” a statement that Maher found equally perplexing. The exchange highlights the ongoing tension between the comedian and the former president, who has frequently criticized Maher over the years.

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