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Kimmel Slams Trump's Iran Strikes as Distraction Tactic

3/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism from late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his March 3, 2026 military strikes on Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury.
Kimmel described the strikes as a distraction tactic and highlighted Trump's prior promises of peace.
He said the plan lacked Congressional approval and mocked supporters as "nut jugglers" while showing clips of Trump's past anti-war statements.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism from late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his March 3, 2026 military strikes on Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury.
Kimmel described the strikes as a distraction tactic and highlighted Trump's prior promises of peace.
He said the plan lacked Congressional approval and mocked supporters as "nut jugglers" while showing clips of Trump's past anti-war statements.