Comedian Bill Maher recently questioned the political evolution of certain MSNBC personalities, suggesting their shift further left aligns with their network's leanings. During his "Club Random" podcast with former Congressman Matt Gaetz, Maher specifically mentioned figures like Nicolle Wallace and Michael Steele, former conservatives now critical of the Republican party and former President Trump.

Maher, while identifying as an "anybody but Trump" individual himself, expressed skepticism about these pundits' transformations, implying their increasingly liberal stances might be influenced by their MSNBC employment. He and Gaetz discussed how these commentators, who began as the token conservatives on the network, seem to progressively adopt more liberal viewpoints over time. Maher jokingly remarked, "I mean, the Village People are gay for Trump now!" highlighting the perceived shift in political allegiances.

Gaetz contributed to the conversation by pointing out how media figures are often "enslaved by their audience," adapting their opinions based on audience reactions. He also noted a broader political realignment, questioning which party now represents positions on issues like war, free speech, and free trade.

Maher further criticized what he perceives as a shift in the "stick-up-their-a--" party from the religious right to the left. Gaetz concluded by sharing his observation that he sometimes finds more common ground with populist leftists on issues like government surveillance than with centrists within his own party.