Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) came under fire from an Islamic organization that called her out for appearing on Bill Maher’s talk show.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) threw a fit and demanded Slotkin apologize for the “deeply troubling message” she sent her “Muslim and Arab constituents” by being a guest on “Real Time with Bill Maher,” citing the host’s “bigotry” and “racism.”
“Your participation in Mr. Maher’s show came just days after you publicly criticized a Muslim public figure for associating with Hasan Piker, whom you accused of engaging in antisemitism, which he has denied,” CAIR told Slotkin in a letter. “Meanwhile, Bill Maher has called Arabs dangerous to women, claimed that ISIS accurately represents most Muslims, argued that Islam itself is the ‘problem’ and never apologized or retracted these or other hateful remarks.”
Today, we sent a letter to @SenatorSlotkin calling on her to apologize for hypocritically embracing @billmaher just days after she condemned a Muslim politician for associating with @hasanthehun. Mr. Maher has a long history of unrepentant anti-Arab racism and anti-Muslim… https://t.co/9QcKgqE95A pic.twitter.com/rxuO1yav2W
— CAIR National (@CAIRNational) March 30, 2026
“Given this record, your decision to appear as a featured guest on his platform — without publicly challenging or distancing yourself from his rhetoric — sends a deeply troubling message to your Muslim and Arab constituents. It suggests a double standard in which some forms of bigotry are condemned while others are overlooked or implicitly tolerated,” the letter continued.
During her appearance on Maher’s HBO show, the two discussed various topics, including the ongoing war with Iran, which Slotkin was critical of.
Even bigger problem: what is @SenatorSlotkin doing on Bill Maher’s show? A few days ago, Senator Slotkin condemned a Muslim Democratic politician for associating with @hasanthehun yet she has no problem associating with Maher, a man with a long, clear and indisputable history of… https://t.co/onVqftzxDK
— CAIR National (@CAIRNational) March 28, 2026
“The double standards that American Muslims face, even from a senator who represents one of our nation’s largest Muslim populations, are truly remarkable. If consistency means anything to Senator Slotkin — and if she believes hate against any of her constituents is unacceptable — she must denounce Bill Maher’s bigotry and apologize for embracing him,” CAIR said in a statement.
Meanwhile, CAIR’s post on X blasting Slotkin sparked a wave of backlash from social media users.
And CAIR has a long history of Islamic extremism, and endorsing antisemitism and people who are antisemitic.
Your point?
— Unprofessional professional (@Frequentasshole) March 30, 2026
I don’t see anything wrong with any of those quotes. Why are you bullying this woman for who she associates with? It’s gross.
— Karin212 (@Karin21210) March 31, 2026
Senator Slotkin embraced Bill Maher. You embrace Hezbollah and Hamas. You are in no position to judge anything or anyone.
— Bonk (@BonkPolitics) March 31, 2026
“Meanwhile, Bill Maher has called Arabs dangerous to women, claimed that ISIS accurately represents most Muslims, argued that Islam itself is the ‘problem'”
And he told the truth. Cry harder.
— Oregon’s COVID Disaster (@OregonCovid) April 1, 2026
A terror supporting org demanding an apology? lol
— VoodooSpiderMonkey (@VoodooATC) March 31, 2026
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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