Celebrities running for public offices isn’t a new concept as actors and athletes have all held government titles that range from the mayor of a city to the United States president.
However, HBO’s Bill Maher has had enough of celebrities attempting to run for political office. The comedian made his feelings known about unqualified candidates running for office during the latest episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher.”
“Someone must explain why celebrities running for office is a recurring nightmare we cannot seem to shake. The Rock, Caitlyn Jenner, Matthew McConaughey, Randy Quaid. They all have suggested lately that when it comes to running the country, they have what it takes. And they do: malignant narcissism,” Maher said.
Maher explained that the four years of Donald Trump’s presidency should serve as a “cautionary tale” and warn celebrities to leave positions such as president, governor, and other political offices to more qualified individuals.
Johnson hinted earlier this year at a potential run for president. Meanwhile, Jenner has declared her challenge to California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Quaid also has pondered a run for California governor. Finally, McConaughey has hinted that he’s thinking about running for governor of Texas.
“The last four years was a warning, not an inspiration,” Maher said. “You were supposed to see that and think, ‘I guess high-level government jobs should go to people who have trained for it and know what they’re doing.'”
“I’m sure Caitlyn Jenner is a nice person, but as California governor, she would be in charge of the nation’s fifth-largest economy based on her qualifications of being a background character in a reality show not about her.”
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
