"Real Time" host Bill Maher criticized rapper Macklemore for his profanity-laced anti-America declaration at an anti-Israel event. Maher called out Macklemore for advocating for a government that would imprison or kill queer individuals while enjoying the safety and security of the United States. In a follow-up statement, Macklemore expressed regret for his comments and stated his desire to bring people together. Maher also addressed the sentiment among some younger people that America is the problem, emphasizing the importance of individual liberty and the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. He highlighted the reasons why millions of people around the world seek to come to the United States."