Bill Maher caught California Senator Adam Schiff off guard while discussing the attacks on Iran, leading Schiff to inadvertently criticize the Obama administration. During his show “Real Time” on Friday, Maher read a 2011 quote from the Obama camp regarding presidential authority in authorizing military strikes, without mentioning the former president’s name
Bill Maher caught California Senator Adam Schiff off guard while discussing the attacks on Iran
Bill Maher caught California Senator Adam Schiff off guard while discussing the attacks on Iran, leading Schiff to inadvertently criticize the Obama administration. During his show “Real Time” on Friday, Maher read a 2011 quote from the Obama camp regarding presidential authority in authorizing military strikes, without mentioning the former president’s name.
“This statement from the administration: ‘The president had the constitutional authority to direct the use of military force because he could reasonably determine that such use of force was in the national interest.’ That’s too vague for you?” Maher asked Schiff, who has vehemently – and wrongly – claimed that Trump had no authority to strike Iran without congressional approval.
“Totally vague,” the senator replied confidently.
“OK. Because that’s from Obama about Libya,” Maher revealed.
At that point, Schiff attempted to justify Obama’s decision – because both are Democrats – by bringing up a totally unrelated scenario involving Syria.
“Well, Obama made the argument, um, initially that he could go into Syria without an authorization,” the senator said while trying to gather himself, adding that he opposed the move.
“I and many others pushed back on that argument. Ultimately, he did not go forward with going after [former Syrian President] Assad — even though Assad was gassing his own people — because he thought he might lose the vote in Congress,” Schiff continued.
“But I respect the fact that, uh, that was important to [Obama], and the fact that he did not have the support of Congress meant that we weren’t going to go forward,” Schiff noted.
Retired General Jack Keane and Fox News host Will Cain got into a heated on
Retired General Jack Keane and Fox News host Will Cain got into a heated on-air discussion over one of the most important unresolved issues surrounding President Donald Trump’s Iran operation: what is the endgame?
As Fox continued its extensive coverage of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-Israeli military campaign targeting Iran’s leadership, missile infrastructure, and nuclear-related sites, a heated moment took place on “The Will Cain Show” on Monday.
Keane, a longtime Iran hawk and one of Fox’s most well-known military analysts, joined Cain to talk about the operation’s status. The retired four-star general contended that the goal was obvious: to destroy the infrastructure that supports Tehran’s regime and its capacity to pose a threat to Israel, the United States, and the region.
Cain, however, attempted to push for greater clarity on the overarching objective while still expressing his support for the mission.
Cain said, “It’s not 100% clear to me, General, and that’s not to suggest that I don’t support 100% what is happening, nor do I 100% offer my support,” as a chyron that read, “What is the goal for Iran?” sat at the bottom of the screen.
“But I just think I want to ask a couple of critical questions, and I hope you know how much respect I have for your service, and I think it goes without saying to anyone watching, the respect I have for the men making that decision –”
Keane cut him off before he could finish.
You don’t have to patronize me
“You don’t have to patronize me. Just ask the question. Go ahead, come on. Ask it.”
Cain seemed taken aback by the interruption, but the host quickly pushed back, making clear he was not trying to flatter his guest but to frame the stakes for viewers watching at home.
“To be clear, General, I am not patronizing you. I’m trying to have a very serious conversation in front of the American people.
“The men making these decisions have my utmost respect. This is less about you than everyone making these decisions. This is about the American people understanding what lies before them.”
The exchange quickly spread online, with viewers sharply divided over who came off better.
Some defended Keane, arguing Cain had spent too much time dressing up his question instead of simply asking it.
Others sided with Cain, saying he was doing exactly what a host should do — voicing support for the troops and commanders while still pressing for clarity about a military campaign that could carry major consequences for the country.
