Bill Maher Says He Could Vote for JD Vance in 2028

Comedian Bill Maher said in an interview with ABC News that he would be open to voting for Vice President JD Vance in a potential 2028 presidential run, citing concerns about the direction of the Democratic Party. Maher criticized the party on “This Week,” expressing frustration with what he characterized as its socialist wing.

According to the accounts of his remarks, Maher said the Democratic Party is being “taken over” and accused the party of being “cowardly.” He suggested that if Democrats nominate a candidate aligned with the socialist wing of the party, it could prompt him to consider supporting Vance as an alternative candidate.

The comments reflect Maher’s ongoing criticism of Democratic Party leadership and ideology, which he has frequently voiced on his HBO show. Maher, who has traditionally identified as liberal, has increasingly expressed centrist positions on economic and political issues in recent years.