Comedian and longtime cannabis advocate Bill Maher is known for his blunt takes and unapologetic honesty—and his latest reflection involves a surprising dinner guest: former President Donald Trump.
In a recent interview, Maher revealed that he once had dinner at the White House with Trump during his presidency. But what surprised fans even more? Maher insisted he wasn’t high during the visit—something he now calls “a missed opportunity.”
Maher, who has been open for decades about his cannabis use and support for legalization, said he stayed sober during the event out of respect for the setting. Looking back, however, he joked that being high might have made the surreal dinner more enjoyable—or at least easier to tolerate.
The conversation took place during a podcast interview where Maher candidly discussed the evolving public view of cannabis, especially among celebrities and politicians. He emphasized how normalized weed has become, even as federal laws remain stuck in prohibition-era thinking.
While the story is undeniably humorous, it also shines a spotlight on how cannabis has moved into the mainstream of political and cultural life. For someone like Maher—who regularly critiques both parties and pushes for reform—his casual mention of weed in the context of the White House underlines just how far the conversation has come.
Still, Maher used the moment to underscore a deeper message: despite growing national support, cannabis remains stigmatized in political circles. Many lawmakers refuse to publicly embrace reform, even as voters—and celebrities—continue to normalize it in daily life.
The anecdote ends on a humorous note, but for advocates, it’s a reminder that serious cannabis reform needs more than just social acceptance—it needs political will, too.
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