Bill Maher: This 4th of July, let’s all celebrate the genius American idea of checks and balances, which, yes, is threatened and, yes, is taking on water, but is still afloat.

This 4th of July, let’s all celebrate the genius American idea of checks and balances, which, yes, is threatened and, yes, is taking on water, but is still afloat. #America250 pic.twitter.com/Je6OGT0AK0

— Bill Maher (@billmaher) June 20, 2026