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The discussion took a nuanced turn when Maher articulated that while inflation and civil unrest are issues that resonate negatively with Americans, he contested the sentiment that Americans outright "hate" certain demographics, specifically black women and transgender individuals. His mention of "disgusting" spending efforts on humanizing trans individuals raised eyebrows, as the conversation quickly spiraled into contentious territory, indicating a broader societal discomfort around gender ideology.