Bill Maher to Karoline Leavitt: 'I don't give a s—', 'I like the ballroom'

Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher has surprised critics by expressing support for President Trump’s proposal to add a ballroom to the East Wing of the White House, a plan that has drawn sharp opposition from Democrats. In a candid exchange with former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Maher dismissed political objections, declaring his personal preference for the idea. The remark stands out amid broader Democratic skepticism over the project’s necessity and cost. His blunt reaction highlights the growing divide over how public resources should be allocated in Washington.

Bill Maher, a left leaning comedian and talk show host, told former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt he actually likes President Trump’s proposed ballroom in the East Wing, despite frequent criticism from Democrats. “I don't give a s— about any of this. I like the ballroom. America does need a ballroom,” Maher told Leavitt...