Trump Hosts Maher, Smith and Kid Rock for Four-Hour White House Dinner
President Donald Trump dined with Bill Maher, Stephen A. Smith and Kid Rock at the White House on Thursday night, discussing politics, HBCU funding and other issues.
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- Trump dined with Bill Maher, Stephen A. Smith and Kid Rock at the White House on Thursday night
- The dinner lasted more than four hours
- Guests discussed socialism, communism, Iran, Afghanistan, Black women’s unemployment and HBCU funding
- Kid Rock said Trump funded $174 million to HBCUs in 2016
- Trump called the dinner great and very informative
President Donald Trump hosted Bill Maher, Stephen A. Smith and Kid Rock for dinner at the White House on Thursday night, according to Kid Rock’s Friday appearance on Fox & Friends. The musician said the group agreed socialism and communism have no place in government and described the conversation as epic.
Smith said Trump invited Maher to bring anyone he wanted, and Maher then invited Smith. Smith accepted immediately and wanted to express his opinions face to face.
“With Trump putting a dagger through the heart of DEI, it seems like it's scared off a lot of corporate money coming to HBCUs.”
The dinner lasted over four hours, Smith said on his Straight Shooter with Stephen A. podcast. Trump answered every question and did not run from criticism, Smith said, calling the meeting pleasant and respectful.
Topics included socialism and communism, the war in Iran, Afghan interpreters, unemployment among Black women and funding for historically Black colleges and universities. Kid Rock said Trump funded $174 million to HBCUs in 2016 and wants corporations to keep donating.
Trump told reporters the dinner was great and very informative, describing his guests as smart people. He also gave them a tour of the White House, including the Oval Office, Rose Garden, unfinished ballroom and new helipad.
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