Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher delivered a sharp critique of what he described as left-wing hypocrisy, pointing to the sudden embrace of the Pope by liberal media figures.
Maher noted that many on the left have long opposed core positions held by the Catholic Church—such as opposition to gay marriage and the exclusion of women from the priesthood. However, he argued that this stance appears to shift when the Pope is seen as politically aligned against President Trump.
“I love hypocritical America,” Maher said. “See liberals suddenly love the Pope. Doesn’t believe in gay marriage, no women priests, but now since he’s feuding with Trump, MSNBC loves this guy.”
His remarks quickly sparked reactions online, with supporters agreeing that political bias often shapes public opinion, while critics accused Maher of oversimplifying complex issues.