Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones found an unlikely defender in “Real Time” host Bill Maher, who said Friday night, “If you’re a liberal, you’re supposed to be for free speech.”
During a panel discussion with former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm, political analyst Charlie Sykes and Axios reporter Jonathan Swan, Maher mentioned that Jones was “thrown off” a few social media platforms, which sparked applause and cheers from his audience.
“Well, if you’re a liberal, you’re supposed to be for free speech. That’s free speech for the speech you hate. That’s what free speech means,” said Maher, whose outspoken political views have always leaned left.