Comedian Bill Maher commented on the Trump administration’s handling of the ongoing conflict involving Iran during an appearance on the podcast “Hot Mics With Billy Bush.” While Maher stated that he generally supports the U.S.

-Israel military actions regarding Iran and described them as a “good attempt,” he also criticized the timing and execution of the strategy, arguing that the administration “missed their window” for potential regime change.Maher suggested that earlier intervention might have been more effective, particularly during periods of widespread anti-government protests in Iran.

He argued that the opportunity for revolution diminished after the Iranian government’s crackdown on demonstrators earlier in the year, which reportedly resulted in significant casualties.

According to Maher, the delay in action allowed the situation to deteriorate and reduced the likelihood of successful internal opposition leadership emerging.

Despite his criticisms, Maher did not reject the possibility of future instability in Iran, stating that regime change could still occur but that the current moment is less favorable.

He also speculated about potential covert operations or strategic planning by Israel, suggesting that “agents in place” might still influence future developments.

Maher concluded his remarks by urging caution and advocating for avoiding further escalation, stating that the United States should seek a way to exit the conflict in the least damaging manner possible and reassess future actions if necessary.

In addition to his comments on Iran, he briefly criticized other aspects of the Trump administration’s second term, including policies related to government restructuring and immigration enforcement, signaling broader disapproval of certain domestic decisions while maintaining partial support for foreign policy goals.