Bill Maher Brutally Mocks Trump’s Disastrous Freedom 250 Concert

The HBO late-night host teed off on the embarrassing lineup and dropouts for the D.C. concerts celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

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Before accused sexual harasser Neil deGrasse Tyson joined the show for a softball interview, “Real Time” host Bill Maher dedicated a large chunk of his monologue Friday night to President Trump’s unfortunate Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., honoring America’s 250th birthday on July 6, 2026.

“We’re having a 250th birthday party for America. A concert,” offered Maher. “They announced the lineup: Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, Morris Day, Bret Michaels. I think this is very admirable about the president — it shows that he’s concerned for the unemployed.”

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