Maher: 'Hating Jews' Is a Stance Associated with Progressives Now

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Bill Maher told HBO viewers Friday that antisemitism has become a defining progressive stance, grouping Jew-hatred with opposition to ICE as emblematic left-wing positions. The late-night host's monologue linked violent actors in recent years to progressive ideology, framing antisemitism as newly associated with the political left. Maher's comment echoes broader conservative arguments that progressive movements have enabled or overlooked antisemitic rhetoric, particularly amid campus protests and pro-Palestinian activism. The claim elides distinctions between anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism, a rhetorical conflation that draws sharp criticism from progressives while gaining traction in conservative circles.