Bill Maher Challenges Adam Schiff With Fabricated Trump Quote Bill Maher tried to catch Democratic Senator Adam Schiff in a "gotcha" moment during a discussion about Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran. Maher cited a statement from the administration claiming the president had constitutional authority to use military force if it served the national interest, asking Schiff if the phrasing was too vague. Schiff responded by acknowledging the ambiguity, prompting Maher to reveal the quote was actually from a 2011 Obama administration document regarding military operations in Libya. Schiff explained that while Obama had also authorized military action without congressional approval, lawmakers had pushed back against the decision, leading to the eventual halt of operations. The conversation unfolded amid ongoing U.S. military escalation in Iran, with Trump asserting that the country was being "beaten to hell" and warning of further attacks on Truth Social. The president has reportedly expressed interest in deploying ground troops to combat Iran. The current bombardment campaign, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, has killed over 1,200 Iranians and six U.S. service members, according to Iranian officials. Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized the operation, though House Speaker Mike Johnson denied the U.S. is at war with Iran, calling the actions "limited in scope." Schiff reflected on Obama’s 2011 Libya intervention, noting that Congress had passed a resolution demanding an explanation for the decision and urging troop withdrawal. He acknowledged Obama’s reluctance to pursue Assad despite the latter’s use of chemical weapons, citing concerns over congressional opposition.#donald_trump #bill_maher #adam_schiff #operation_epic_fury #mike_johnson
