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NEW: President Trump said he had a GREAT dinner with Kid Rock, Stephen A. Smith, and Bill Maher last night and even gave them a PERSONAL tour around the White House ballroom construction. “They like Trump, and I actually like them… Very important and smart people.” “Dinner last night with Kid Rock, Stephen A. and Bill Maher was great. I think they had a good time.” “We talked about everything. It lasted a long time. And, you know, even though they have to sort of put on a certain little facade for their people, they like Trump, and I actually like them. We had a great time. We even took a little tour of the ballroom. We went inside. We were very excited about the ballroom with teams that are being put up over our heads. But it was a great dinner. Very important and smart people. Stephen A is great. Bill Maher, I tell you what, he likes them a lot more than people at this time. And I actually like them.”
— RedWave Press (@RedWavePress) October 16, 2026
President Donald Trump shared details about what he called a “great dinner” at the White House with Kid Rock, Stephen A. Smith, and Bill Maher. Trump revealed that the group discussed a wide range of topics during their lengthy gathering and even received a personal tour of the ongoing White House ballroom construction. Despite their political differences, Trump praised all three guests as “very important and smart people,” adding, “They like Trump, and I actually like them.” Watch as President Trump describes the memorable evening and his surprising relationship with these well-known personalities.