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John Oliver Slams Hegseth's Iran Remarks Amid Rising Gas Prices

3/23/2026

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John Oliver criticized U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's direct address about the Iran conflict.
He mocked Hegseth's tone and the operation's name, Epic Fury.
Oliver cited rising gas prices and a woman regretting voting for U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him “a worthless pile of shit.”
He argued Trump's victory claims seem dubious as the Pentagon requested $200 billion for continued operations.

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John Oliver criticized U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's direct address about the Iran conflict.
He mocked Hegseth's tone and the operation's name, Epic Fury.
Oliver cited rising gas prices and a woman regretting voting for U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him “a worthless pile of shit.”
He argued Trump's victory claims seem dubious as the Pentagon requested $200 billion for continued operations.