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Donald Trump posted a 1323-word social media entry on October 25, 2026, attacking Bill Maher.

Posted by Letters from an American, Checked

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Sources
6 support1 context
Said
1 time·
Confidence
85%
Letters from an AmericanOct 27, 2026
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Multiple news outlets report that Trump posted a 1,323-word Truth Social post on Sunday, October 25, 2026, attacking Bill Maher, and CNN reports it as his longest post ever. The claim matches the passage's 'last night' relative to its October 26 date, so the date and wording are supported.

What was said

October 26, 2026. Trump's increasingly erratic and corrupt behavior condemns Republican leaders who continue to support him. At eight o'clock last night, he posted on social media his longest entry ever, an emotional 1323 words screed attacking late night host Bill Maher. While the screed was directed at the comedian, it seemed really to be a cry of fury at his loss of control over his base and over the country. …
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What we found

Supports. CNN reports Trump's 1,323-word Truth Social post attacking Bill Maher as his longest ever, with the post published October 25, 2026.[1][2][3]

Supports. The Tacoma News Tribune and Mediaite report the 1,323-word post was published on Truth Social on Sunday, October 25, 2026, and called Maher a 'complete and total loser'.[4][5]

Supports. Reuters-syndicated coverage of Maher's response says Trump's rant was posted on Oct. 25 and was over 1,300 words, consistent with the claim.[6]

Context. The post was about Maher's comments on Real Time and their October 15 White House dinner, which supports the 'attacking Bill Maher' element.[1][7]

Sources

7 sources: 1 tier 2, 6 not rated

  1. 1Trump rails against Bill Maher in his longest Truth Social ...cnn.com · tier 2 · cited for: supports, context
  2. 2Trump rails against Bill Maher in his longest Truth Social post...localnews8.com · not rated · cited for: supports
  3. 3Trump rails against Bill Maher in his longest Truth Social post everabc17news.com · not rated · cited for: supports
  4. 4Donald Trump Slams 'Complete and Total Loser' Bill Maher In 1,323-Word Postthenewstribune.com · not rated · cited for: supports
  5. 5Trump Serves Up a Big Fat Rant on 'SLEAZEBAG' Bill Mahermediaite.com · not rated · cited for: supports
  6. 6Bill Maher breaks silence on Trump's 1,300-word rant against himrmb.reuters.com · not rated · cited for: supports
  7. 7Donald Trump's Longest-Ever Social Media Post Is About Bill Maheryahoo.com · not rated · cited for: context

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