Bill Maher engaged in a fiery argument with journalist and author Batya Ungar-Sargon on his show, pressing her to admit that the first seven weeks of Trump's second term have gone badly. Maher criticized Ungar-Sargon's support for Trump, calling it nonsensical. The tense exchange occurred after Maher welcomed Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to the show, where Shapiro sidestepped questions about his presidential aspirations. While not committing to a run for president in 2028, Shapiro criticized Democratic leadership and expressed frustration with figures such as Chuck Schumer in their efforts to avert a government shutdown.