Lara Trump's 'Not Perfect' Admission Prompts Bill Maher's On-Air Spit Take

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, recently caused comedian Bill Maher to visibly react by spitting out his drink during an appearance on his "Club Random" podcast. The surprising moment occurred when Trump conceded that "Donald Trump is not perfect," a statement that followed Maher's direct confrontation regarding the former President's controversial "quiet, piggy" remark directed at a reporter.

The exchange stemmed from an incident earlier this month aboard Air Force One, where Donald Trump addressed Bloomberg White House correspondent Catherine Lucey with the words, "quiet, piggy." This occurred after Lucey questioned him about government documents related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Trump had initially opposed the release of these files but later signed legislation mandating their public disclosure.

During the podcast discussion, Maher highlighted the difficulty in bridging political divides, particularly when such comments are made. Lara Trump initially questioned whether the "piggy" incident had even occurred, asking Maher, "Do we know that happened?" Maher responded, "I saw it on tape," leading to her unexpected admission about her father-in-law's imperfections.

The former President's remark had previously drawn criticism, including from late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who quipped about its inappropriateness. A White House representative had earlier defended Trump's behavior, telling The Independent that the reporter had acted "inappropriate and unprofessional" and that "If you’re going to give it, you have to be able to take."

Following her admission, Lara Trump quickly added that her father-in-law "does a lot of things that I think are great." The candid moment on Maher's podcast underscored the ongoing public discourse surrounding Donald Trump's conduct and the reactions from those within his inner circle.