I just watched Bill Maher and he did protect Laura. But his three guests tore him a new one. If Laura has a first amendment right to attack a traumatized child, then that child has the first amendment right to call for a boycott. Bill said no. His guests said yes.
On the same show, he had Jerry Rivers (Geraldo Rivera) as the first speaking guest. Jerry defended Trump because he said he was on Celebrity Apprentice and he has known Trump for 40 years.
When Bill asked about all the Russian connections, Jerry said Trump is his friend. So Bill asked Jerry about OJ. Jerry said OJ was his friend but not anymore because he lied. Bill said Trump lies all the time. Jerry didn't want to talk anymore.