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Study: U.S. the Target of 94% Iran-War Jokes

3/15/2026

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  • The MRC NewsBusters study analyzed 20 episodes from March 2–5, 2026, including Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show, and found 94% of Iran-war jokes targeted the United States and its allies.
  • The study counted 15 jokes aimed at Iran.
  • Seth Meyers led with 52 jokes about the United States, followed by Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump was the most joked-about figure, with 152 jokes.