Legendary Democrat Filmmaker Flips, Praises Trump

Legendary filmmaker Woody Allen sang the praises of President Donald Trump over the weekend, an astonishing moment for the progressive former Hollywood icon.

Speaking with Bill Maher for his podcast, the “Annie Hall” comedian said Trump was an “excellent actor” when the two worked together on the 1998 film “Celebrity” starring the future president.

Despite having no formal training, Trump was a “very good” actor who was a “pleasure to work with,” he added.

“He was a pleasure to work with and a very good actor,” Allen said on the show “Club Random with Bill Maher.”

“He was very polite and hit his mark and did everything correctly and had a real flair for show business.”

Maher, another progressive who frequently spars with his guests, joked that Allen should be careful about being “canceled” for saying such things.

“I only wish I could direct him now. If he would let me direct him now that he’s president, I think I could do wonders,” Allen added, garnering laughter from Maher. “But he was very easy to work with.”

“He’s different in person. And when you say that, people who are just purely emotional get very upset, even though it’s just the truth,” Maher responded. “We’re just saying the truth.”

Maher was the focus of criticism on the left for attending a dinner at the White House in March, where he described Trump as a “possible friend” and said he felt “comfortable” speaking with him.

Allen insisted he is a reliable Democrat, and even though he disagrees with Trump philosophically, the filmmaker admitted Trump is a charmer with a talent for mesmerizing those who come into contact with him.

“I am a Democrat. I voted for [former Vice President] Kamala Harris. And I take issue with him on 95% of the things, maybe 99%. But as an actor, he was very good,” Allen said. “He was very convincing and he had a charismatic quality as an actor. And I’m surprised he wanted to go into politics.”

“Politics is nothing but headaches and critical decisions and agony. And this was a guy I used to see at the Knick games. And he liked to play golf and he liked to judge beauty contests and he liked to do things that were enjoyable and relaxing,” he continued. “And why anyone would want to suddenly have to deal with the issues of politics is beyond me. But apparently he doesn’t mind.”

Maher pointed out that the criticism he received for the March dinner is a perfect example of what ails the progressive left.

“The stupidest thing the left does — and this dinner is a perfect example of it — is having this attitude toward the right that: ‘We won’t even break bread with you. We are so far above you that we won’t even sit down at the same table with you!’ That is their attitude — and that makes me sick too!” he said, the Daily Caller reported.