VIDEO: Bill Maher Defends Comments on Wanting a Recession to Get Rid of Trump

In his editorial New Rule, Bill Maher reiterates that economic recessions are survivable events; what Trump is doing to this country is not.

Earlier this month, Maher talked about the economy and how the "bottom has to fall out at some point" and that he was "hoping for it."

"Because I think one way you get rid of Trump is a CRASHING economy," Maher previously said. "So please, bring on the recession. Sorry if that hurts people, but it's either root for a recession or you lose your democracy."

Following the backlash, he appears to still support his statements.

Watch the video.

Maher headlined his first special on the network in 1989 and has starred in ten HBO solo specials to date. He is also an executive producer of the innovative news magazine show "VICE," which is now in its sixth season on HBO.

The executive producers of REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER are Bill Maher, Scott Carter, Sheila Griffiths, Dean Johnsen, Billy Martin; co-executive producer, Chris Kelly; producer, Matt Wood; co-producer, TJ Baldino; associate producer, Miles Leicher; director, Paul Casey.

The show is also available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms. REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER has already been renewed through 2020.

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