Trump Criticizes Bill Maher Over Cannabis Use and Calls Marijuana 'Very Bad' for Health
Donald Trump criticized Bill Maher for cannabis use, calling marijuana “very bad” for health amid ongoing federal policy shifts and personal jabs between the two public figures
Key Points
- 1Donald Trump called Bill Maher a "major POTHEAD" and criticized his marijuana use
- 2Trump claimed marijuana is "very bad" for Maher's health in a lengthy Truth Social post
- 3Trump's administration is advancing federal cannabis rescheduling while he expresses skepticism about recreational use
- 4Trump has praised medical marijuana as an alternative for certain conditions but warned against broader use
- 5Bill Maher responded to Trump's comments with humor, highlighting their ongoing public feud
Former President Donald Trump reignited debate over cannabis use this weekend by labeling comedian Bill Maher a "major POTHEAD" and claiming marijuana is "very bad" for Maher's health. Trump made these remarks in his longest-ever post on Truth Social, also calling Maher a "COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER" and describing a recent White House dinner where Maher was allegedly drinking with sports analyst Stephen A. Smith and musician Kid Rock
Trump's comments reflect his complicated relationship with marijuana policy. While his administration is currently moving to federally reschedule cannabis, Trump has often voiced skepticism about recreational use. According to Trump, "He’s got to stop, it’s very bad for his health." Despite these concerns, Trump has previously acknowledged potential medical benefits, stating earlier this year that marijuana is "the best of all the alternatives" for people with certain medical conditions
The former president's rhetoric frequently targets Democrat-led cities, which he claims are plagued by the smell of marijuana and poor urban conditions. "The sidewalks are disgusting. The streets are disgusting. They’re just in bad shape. It smells. It smells of marijuana and other things worse than marijuana," Trump said in a recent statement. In past years, he has also suggested a link between "genetically engineered" cannabis and mass shootings, and argued that marijuana use can cause IQ decline
Bill Maher, for his part, has responded with humor to their public exchanges. After a previous White House dinner, Maher joked that he "wasn't high" at the event, calling it a "missed opportunity." The back-and-forth highlights not only the personal animosity between the two figures but also the ongoing national debate surrounding cannabis use, policy, and public perception
OG Lab notes that Trump's high-profile remarks could influence ongoing policy discussions, given the current federal review of cannabis scheduling. As American attitudes toward cannabis continue to evolve, statements from major political figures remain a bellwether for future regulatory changes
