Bill Maher, host of HBO's "Real Time," had a message for Democrats looking to spoil the upcoming America 250 celebration over their distaste for President Donald Trump: Don’t be so petty. Referring to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which featured many American flags, he argued, "You can't take back the flag in an hour if the rest of the time you treat patriotism as something vaguely embarrassing." Maher’s closing commentary on Friday came as the country is ramping up for its annual Fourth of July celebration, with Trump vowing to go big this year for America’s 250th anniversary. Despite the festivities, many Democrats are refusing to participate in the fun, citing their unhappiness with Trump as the primary catalyst — a decision Maher blasted Friday night while taking jabs at both sides.DEMOCRATS PROJECT DOOM AND GLOOM, NOT CELEBRATION, WITH JULY 4 MESSAGESComedian Bill Maher blasted Democrats for their reluctance to celebrate America 250 over their discontent with the Trump administration.(Real Time with Bill Maher/YouTube)"I’m not saying Trump doesn’t want to muddy the distinction between himself and the country," Maher said.
"He sure as s— does." "That’s what wannabe authoritarians do," he continued."They try to blur the line.
Don’t be an accomplice." The TV host condemned the liberal argument that the country should not be celebrated just because they are unhappy with who the current president is.TRUMP FLOATS REPLACING 250TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT WITH MASSIVE MAGA RALLY AFTER ARTISTS PULL OUTBill Maher condemned Democrats for refusing to celebrate America 250 because they are unhappy with Donald Trump's presidency, saying, "You can't take back the flag in an hour if the rest of the time you treat patriotism as something vaguely embarrassing." (Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images)"The left half of the country fears he’ll make the anniversary about him," Maher said."Of course he will." Maher went on to urge Democrats to focus...