Comedian Bill Maher criticized Representative Katie Porter (D-Calif.) after she described him and Fox Nation host Piers Morgan as sounding "old" and "grumpy" during a Friday segment on Maher's show.
The discussion, which focused on the maturity of 21-year-olds in America, was sparked by the recent arrest of 21-year-old Jack Teixeira for leaking classified documents online.
Maher and Morgan expressed concern about the maturity of young Americans, with Maher stating that "our kids are not mature" and Morgan suggesting they constantly seek validation through social media. The conversation shifted when Porter interjected, calling them "old" and "grumpy" and asserting that young people are inherently immature.
The debate continued as Maher argued that 21-year-olds should have a certain level of maturity, given their legal rights to vote, serve in the military, and consume alcohol. Porter, who previously referred to the same age group as immature, suggested that a discussion should be had about these age-related legal responsibilities.
Maher accused Porter of using "age card" tactics and playing into identity politics, prompting a heated exchange between the two. Porter clarified that she did not call them old, but rather claimed they sounded old. Maher responded by emphasizing the importance of critiquing each other based on the content of their ideas rather than identity politics.
The show concluded with Maher issuing a warning to Democrats that pursuing an indictment of former President Donald Trump on the grounds of a sex scandal may backfire, asserting that such scandals have historically failed to impact presidents in any significant way.
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