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Late Night Hosts Slam Trump’s Confusing Iran Strategy

3/13/2026

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Late-night hosts criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for an unclear Iran war strategy, noting a lack of concrete goals and a focus on luxury spending over readiness.
Seth Meyers, host of Late Night, pointed to Pentagon expenditures.
Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, tied oil prices to Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Average gas price rose from $2.98 to $3.58, fueling concern for Trump.

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Late-night hosts criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for an unclear Iran war strategy, noting a lack of concrete goals and a focus on luxury spending over readiness.
Seth Meyers, host of Late Night, pointed to Pentagon expenditures.
Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, tied oil prices to Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Average gas price rose from $2.98 to $3.58, fueling concern for Trump.