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Bill Maher Slams Trump Over U.S.-Israel Conflict Claims

4/18/2026

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Comedian Bill Maher criticized U.S. President Donald Trump during the April 18, 2026 Real Time monologue on HBO, addressing the U.S.-Israel conflict and Iran.
He cited Trump's claims of solving wars, saying, "It has been my honor to solve nine wars, and this will be my tenth."
Maher described Iran's supposed agreement to turn over enriched uranium and referenced a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.

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Comedian Bill Maher criticized U.S. President Donald Trump during the April 18, 2026 Real Time monologue on HBO, addressing the U.S.-Israel conflict and Iran.
He cited Trump's claims of solving wars, saying, "It has been my honor to solve nine wars, and this will be my tenth."
Maher described Iran's supposed agreement to turn over enriched uranium and referenced a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.