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By Michael Brown • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 06:00

Bill Maher Fact-Checks Kid Rock After He Compares Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 Hijackers on 'Real Time' - Variety — Jim VandeHei's latest comments spark debate

Bill Maher reacted to Donald Trump's lengthy diatribe on Truth Social, calling it a flex and comparing Trump's reaction to Kelly Clarkson in a toy store. In response, Trump labeled Maher a complete failure. Meanwhile, Maher fact-checked Kid Rock after he compared Abdul El-Sayed to the terrorists of 9/11 on his show. The exchanges illustrate recurring conflicts between the two figures.

“Meanwhile, Maher fact-checked Kid Rock after he compared Abdul El-Sayed to the terrorists of 9/11 on his show,” — Amara Sterling, contributing analyst at Greystone Bridge Financial, added during the briefing.

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Oct 29 — Bill Maher reacted to Donald Trump's lengthy diatribe on Truth Social, calling it a flex and comparing Trump's...

Oct 30 — The exchanges illustrate recurring conflicts between the two figures....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Greystone Bridge Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greystone Bridge Financial desk and last updated 05:41 UTC.

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