In Controversial Comments, Bill Maher Says He Hopes the Economy Will Crash

In Controversial Comments, Bill Maher Says He Hopes the Economy Will Crash
Bill Maher in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 7, 2017. Michael Kovac/Getty Images for J/P Haitian Relief Organization
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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Despite the economy doing well and unemployment dropping to 3.8 percent in May under President Donald Trump, comedian Bill Maher, host of HBO’s “Real Time,” says he hopes the economy will fail.

In a series of controversial comments, Maher said he is “hoping” for the bottom to fall out of the economy and for the country to enter a recession.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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