'F--- around and find out': Bill Maher credits Trump's tough-on-crime approach as violent offences fall across America

From the Newshound archive · first published 26 September 2026.

Liberal talk host Bill Maher publicly praised President Trump's hardline stance on crime on Friday, telling his 'Real Time' audience that criminals have gotten the message from the 'f--- around and find out president.' Maher credited Trump's tough persona with driving a steep drop in violent offences across the country. The endorsement is striking given Maher's longstanding left-of-centre platform.

Maher told viewers Trump's 'kick-a--' approach to crime has delivered big improvements in public safety.

The praise lands as violent crime figures show a notable fall across America under Trump's second term.