Maher: Trump administration missed window to overthrow Iran regime
Comedian Bill Maher stated that the Trump administration missed its chance to overthrow the Iranian regime. Maher claimed that the optimal time for action was during the anti-government protests in January. The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran remains uncertain as negotiations drag on.
- ▪Bill Maher believes the Trump administration missed its window to overthrow the Iranian regime.
- ▪The optimal time for action was during the massive anti-government protests in January, according to Maher.
- ▪The US and Iran are engaged in fragile ceasefire negotiations with no agreement in sight.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 19:37:03 +0000 |
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In The Know Maher: Trump administration missed window to overthrow Iran regime Comments: by Ryan Mancini - 05/27/26 3:37 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Ryan Mancini - 05/27/26 3:37 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Comedian Bill Maher, who previously was “cautiously optimistic” about President Trump’s conflict with Iran, said Wednesday the Trump administration missed its chance to overthrow the Middle Eastern country’s regime. Maher appeared on the “Hot Mics” podcast with Billy Bush and talked about the actions taken during Trump’s term that he has not supported, such as the enforcement of the president’s immigration policy.
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