President Donald Trump launched an eight-post assault on HBO comedian Bill Maher on Friday morning via Truth Social, calling him a "jerk" and "total waste of time" amid mounting crises. Within 15 minutes, Trump reposted far-right and entertainment media headlines attacking Maher, including claims that the late-night host is an "overrated lightweight" comparable to Kimmel, Fallon, and Colbert. Trump called their White House dinner a "complete waste of time." The attack appeared unprompted, though Maher's show airs Friday featuring Trump critics Don Lemon and Sen. Adam Schiff. The social media outburst occurred as Trump faces cascading problems: an unpopular Middle East war, collapsing job market, cratering stock market, and renewed Epstein sex trafficking allegations. The distraction highlights Trump's prioritization of personal grievances over addressing serious national challenges.
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