Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, mentioned the dinner during a Friday morning appearance on Fox News’ "Fox & Friends," calling the gathering "epic."The singer said the four men agreed on at least one point: "Socialism and communism have no place to have a foothold in our government."Kid Rock wore a very patriotic outfit while visiting President Trump at the White House in April.(White House)It's not entirely clear why Trump assembled that particular group for dinner.
However, Rock said he and Maher recently joined Trump for a separate meal that also included UFC president Dana White.Apparently, Smith served as the sports representative this time.BILL MAHER REVEALS HE'S HAVING DINNER WITH TRUMP AGAIN, SAYS HE WAS 'REALLY NICE' BY TEXTTo the group's credit, there was at least some political diversity at the table.Kid Rock is an avid Trump supporter.
Maher is a liberal who has become increasingly critical of both parties and the progressive left.Smith is, well, politically inconsistent.We suspect Smith played the role of proud moderate Thursday night, as he often does when appearing on conservative radio and television.That version of Smith can sound quite different from the one who appears on SiriusXM and his YouTube channel, where he is far more sensitive to the concerns of liberals and what he frequently calls the Black community.Stephen A.
Smith speaks on stage as he and Christopher Russo host SiriusXM shows live from Fanatics Fest at Javits Center on July 17, 2026, in New York City.(Getty Images for SiriusXM)Smith says he will address the dinner Friday night on his podcast.Our prediction: He will downplay the chummy nature of the gathering, stress that attending dinner with Trump does not mean he supports him, and claim he pushed the president on racial issues.
He will then offer a somewhat different account the next time a conservative interviews him.Maher, meanwhile, is probably the most likely member of the group to provide a straightforwa...