Trump Says “We’ve Already Won” Iran War
Seth addresses Trump’s update on U.S. military operations in Iran and more in his monologue for Wednesday, March 11, before taking a closer look at the president suggesting that he might put boots on the ground in Iran and Republicans not being able to agree on whether they support that idea.
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@linzalabamaawake5230
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
The Elton John thing was amazing
@linzalabamaawake5230
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Seems like quite a lot of things happen in Scottsdale Arizona
@ZuluGMT
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
I didn’t hear DOGE mentioned. That would have fit in well.
@tene306
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Please do not ever stop impersonating Lindsey Graham, he makes me laugh everytime!
@ghrg
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
I can’t unsee Colin Jost’s face on Hegseth’s now. It’s like they’re the same person.
@LM77va
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
9:27 That's called money laundering. Funneling money to friends by concealing it through restaurants. Simpleton numb skulls.
@mikedevine1715
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Well you are dyeing, on stage
@zebbie09
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Keep up the great work buddy! Fight the good fight!
@nicholashall4383
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
I’m not usually one for conspiracy theories, but this thought has been rattling around in my head.
What if we’re not seeing isolated events, but a sequence that actually connects?
You’ve got Trump making a move on Venezuela, going after the “bad guy.” But before that, there’s a meeting with major oil company executives — and notably, no involvement from Congress. That alone raises questions. From a business standpoint, it’s not hard to imagine those companies saying Venezuela’s oil infrastructure is too costly and risky to redevelop under normal conditions.
Then suddenly, Trump comes out publicly critical of the oil companies — even singling one out (Chevron, I think). But what if that wasn’t genuine conflict? What if it was theatre — a bit of misdirection?
The golden rule is: follow the money.
Imagine this scenario: instead of oil companies taking on the massive risk of rebuilding Venezuela’s oil sector themselves, the geopolitical landscape shifts in a way that makes it profitable again. A major conflict — say, involving Iran — drives global oil prices up sharply. Fuel already purchased and sitting in storage suddenly becomes far more valuable overnight.
If companies had even a hint that something like this was coming, they could stock up in advance. Prices spike, profits surge, and suddenly they have the capital (and justification) to move into Venezuela and tap into those reserves.
At the same time, the military-industrial complex benefits from massive government spending on weapons and operations. Arms manufacturers, lobbyists, and — let’s be honest — politicians with financial interests all come out ahead.
And then there’s the whole Epstein situation — another example that makes people question who’s really connected to who, and what goes on behind closed doors.
And then there’s Putin. His drone supplier and ally gets taken out — another coincidence?
Meanwhile, the real cost is paid elsewhere. Lives lost. Families changed forever.
Maybe it’s a stretch. Maybe it’s coincidence. But when you look at who stands to gain financially from instability — and you follow the money — it does make you wonder whether the “swamp” ever really got drained… or if it just found a way to flow differently.
@thewhomphlew
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
they must be trash, my every day new balance tennnis shoesw cost twice that
@DebateArena-z8o
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
That's not good
@jazzyswag5721
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Missed opportunity for a “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” joke with Chief of Staff Elton.
@Kpimpmaster
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
I think the reason Republicans can’t agree on what’s going on with the war is because they don’t know themselves
@refusedross4113
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Claiming copyright here………TRUMPMIRE: the resulting effect of draining a sewer into a swamp. your're welcome.🤣
@LindaMoffitt02
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Dang 😐 If They Would Have 11 Nuclear Weapons In 1 Year
Imagine How Many They Would Have If We Didn't Obliterate Their Nüclêâr Facilities Last Summer 🙄🥴😒
@TheRecoveredArtist
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
The joke he told about ''after seeing a post of dolphins in the East River the mafia now has to say 'your gonna sleep with the mammals''. I've paraphrased how he said it, but it went straight over the audthem to catch
@dangreier1942
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Did someone that complained about Trump……them got found with a bullet in her head? Yes
@bcb7443
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Past Presidents have always surrounded themselves with people smarter than them.
Somehow tRump has found people dumber than him!!
@paulbrinkman5631
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
The Bush administration presented the same, snake-like, yes-no, up-down, discourse after 911. Utterly psychotic.
@medusagorgo5146
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
The steak and lobster are usually served to the military when we are deployed in combat zones. Usually overcooked and “very chewy” but it still breaks up the monotony of what is served to us.
@Me-Only-Not-You
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
The US is fighting because Netanyahu wants them too.
Trump is not in charge.
@rico76
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
There's a physical retail Olight store in Las Vegas at the Fashion Show Mall. Its awesome getting to go hands on with different lights to find what best meets your needs.
Ive heard more or less their weapons lights or lights put on weapons haven't faired well but all their handhelds have been solid for me for over 10 years now. I stick with Surefire or Streamlight for weapons mounted stuff (at least on the defensive use pieces). Olights are great EDC pocket/belt lights, I cant recall ever having a serious failure or issue carrying and using them.
@alexontheedge
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Why don't they at least go out and buy identical shoes in the proper size?! Would the Evil HE really notice? I wonder what it's like to have your head so far up someone's butt . . .
🤔
💙💙💜🇺🇸💜💙💙
@vegansinthewildover50
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Kurt Russell 🎉❤
@JennyTheDreadful
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
I heart Seth's Lindsey Graham impression.
@timber9705
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Then pull out all military and let them be. Stop killing US military.
@jasonbozh6105
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Sure, this regime is all about acuntability
@davidk499
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
There is no such thing as "Industrial grade, bomb making material". Industrial grade and Weapons grade are two separate categories.
@davidk499
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Sounds to me like Petey has never talked to a special operator.
@silentjay01
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
The Trump administration prefers "War fighting" over "Warfare" because they don't want to fight fair.
@peterpiper7441
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
I love Seth but I find him too self-conscious at times. You definitely shouldn't laugh at your own jokes.
But thta being said, I stil like the guy.
@TommyMcDermott
April 29, 2026 at 6:18 pm
This is great comedy. Love it 😂