Bill Maher Confused By Iran War Hurdle 1 Week After Praising Trump: ‘I Don’t Understand This’

“ for saying Trump “dragged America into a war that we don’t want,” which numerous polls are certainly suggesting.

“And who knows more about what the American people don’t want?” Maher quipped.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Friday controversially claimed the Strait of Hormuz is “open” — despite an Iranian military spokesperson declaring it’s “undoubtedly” under their control — and said the “only thing prohibiting transit” is Iran “shooting at shipping.”

Maher also claimed last week that he would oppose the Iran war if Trump deployed troops there. Mere hours before opening his show Friday, U.S. officials said an estimated 2,500 Marines are heading to the Middle East amid intensified Iranian attacks in the strait.