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Trump's Pearl Harbor Comments Spark Maher’s Criticism Amid Rising Fuel Prices

3/22/2026

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On March 21, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump referenced Pearl Harbor to justify not informing allies before strikes with Israel in Iran.
Comedian Bill Maher criticized Trump's comments as inappropriate, saying they would be funny if made by another comedian.
Maher mocked the 250th-anniversary gold coin featuring Trump's likeness, citing a loophole that allows it.
The ongoing conflict has raised global fuel prices, impacting the U.S. economy.

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Story summary

On March 21, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump referenced Pearl Harbor to justify not informing allies before strikes with Israel in Iran.
Comedian Bill Maher criticized Trump's comments as inappropriate, saying they would be funny if made by another comedian.
Maher mocked the 250th-anniversary gold coin featuring Trump's likeness, citing a loophole that allows it.
The ongoing conflict has raised global fuel prices, impacting the U.S. economy.