Comedian Bill Maher defends criticism of New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's "Marxist" views during debate with Democratic congressman on "Real Time."

HBO “Real Time” host Bill Maher is warning viewers about the dangers of socialist Zohran Mamdani being elected NYC’s next mayor, declaring there’s never been anyone so far left in such a prime position to lead America’s largest city.

HBO's Bill Maher said New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani quotes Karl Marx and represents "straight up communism" on Friday's broadcast of "Real Time." BILL MAHER: The guy he just brought up, that's who you're all going to have to answer for.