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Calculated Shard: 151 (from laksa193)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa151.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://mashable.com/video/seth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://mashable.com/video/seth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/seth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night","crawl_time":1776092638,"first_indexed_time":1772711924,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,mashable!\/video\/seth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night s443","src_root_hash":"7998629827906806751","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Seth Meyers calls out Trump and Republicans clashing over the word 'war' | Mashable","meta_descriptions":["The use of the word \"war\" to describe the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, and Iran's retaliation, has President Donald Trump at odds with Republican supporters over messaging."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"\"There are two reasons they're all talking in Orwellian circles like this...\"\n By \nShannon Connellan\nShannon Connellan\nSenior Editor\nShannon Connellan\nis Mashable's Senior Editor, General Assignments, based in London. She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for\nExit 8\n. A\nTomatometer-approved critic\n, Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and\nAustralian horror\n, and loves to\nnerd out\nwith movie stars\n,\nfilmmakers\n, and\nTV creators\n.\nRead Full Bio\n on \nMarch 5, 2026\nShare on Facebook\nShare on Twitter\nShare on Flipboard\nThe\nuse of the word \"war\"\nto describe the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, and Iran's retaliation, has President Donald Trump and his administration\nat odds\nwith Republican supporters over messaging.\nDuring\nLate Night\non Wednesday, Seth Meyers used his deep dive segment \"A Closer Look\" to lay out\nwhat Trump\nand\nformer-defense-now-war secretary Pete Hegseth have called it\n, and\nwhat Republicans are calling it\n, whether it's a\n\"war\" or \"major combat operation\"\nor\notherwise\n.\n\"There are two reasons they're all talking in Orwellian circles like this,\" said Meyers. \"One, if they acknowledge it's a war, they also have to admit that it's illegal, since\nonly Congress can declare war\n. And two, they don't want to admit that Trump lied. He said he would keep us out of exactly these type of open ended wars, and specifically '\nforever wars\n.'\"\n\"What we're seeing play out is the absurdity of life inside the Trump cult,\" Meyers concluded. \"One minute, they all have to pretend Trump is a working class savior who will end foreign wars. The next they have to pretend the war he started isn't a war, even though he's the one calling it a war.\"\nWant more of the best of late night? Sign up for Mashable's\nTop Stories newsletters\n.\nSenior Editor\nShannon Connellan\nis Mashable's Senior Editor, General Assignments, based in London. She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for\nExit 8\n. 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She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for [*Exit 8*](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/exit-8-review). A [Tomatometer-approved critic](https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/critics\/shannon-connellan\/movies), Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and [Australian horror](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/best-australian-horror-movies), and loves to [nerd out](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/oppenheimer-matt-damon-emily-blunt) [with movie stars](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/hamnet-jessie-buckley-paul-mescal), [filmmakers](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/rye-lane-restaurant-scene-meeting-ex), and [TV creators](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/dreaming-whilst-black-adjani-salmon-interview).\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/shannon-connellan)\n\non\n\nMarch 5, 2026\n\n[Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Fvideo%2Fseth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Fvideo%2Fseth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night&text=Seth+Meyers+calls+out+Trump+and+Republicans+clashing+over+the+word+%27war%27 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Fvideo%2Fseth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night&title=Seth+Meyers+calls+out+Trump+and+Republicans+clashing+over+the+word+%27war%27 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n![Seth Meyers presents \"Late Night\" beside an image of Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth.](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/videos\/01dkK14405ESmBUvNExEUtQ\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1772711545.png)\n\nWatch Next\n\n[![Seth Meyers stares at the ceiling while presenting \"Late Night\" beside an image of Donald Trump.](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/videos\/05D1euzVHEjgURFzgk69YNH\/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1769084212.png)](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/seth-meyers-trump-greenland-davos-speech)\n\n[Seth Meyers reluctantly takes 'A Closer Look' at Trump's Davos speech](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/seth-meyers-trump-greenland-davos-speech)\n\n[![Seth Meyers presents \"Late Night\" next to a picture of Donald Trump.](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/videos\/04VX3tTVfN9JsUO7BiSn9Sn\/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1772105718.png)](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/seth-meyers-trump-state-of-the-union-speech)\n\n[Seth Meyers takes 'A Closer Look' at Trump's State of the Union 'tantrum'](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/seth-meyers-trump-state-of-the-union-speech)\n\n[![Seth Meyers presents \"Late Night\" beside an image of Donald Trump](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/videos\/00Wh594ad9ERvJrnjF7zo9t\/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1769168012.png)](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/seth-meyers-trump-greenland-deal)\n\n[Seth Meyers unpacks Trump's detail-free 'framework of a deal' on Greenland](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/seth-meyers-trump-greenland-deal)\n\n[![A man sits behind a talk show desk. An image of the president is in the top-left.](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/videos\/07kmNzp0J7RUglJYr9Ni553\/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1768905157.png)](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/seth-meyers-trump-greenland-norway)\n\n[Seth Meyers attempts to unpack Trump's baffling position on Greenland and Norway](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/seth-meyers-trump-greenland-norway)\n\nThe [use of the word \"war\"](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/israel-united-states-iran-war-ap-style-aa89b7f21e35b73a11ad7afddd1ff185 \"(opens in a new window)\") to describe the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, and Iran's retaliation, has President Donald Trump and his administration [at odds](https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cm214xk30vxo \"(opens in a new window)\") with Republican supporters over messaging.\n\nDuring *Late Night* on Wednesday, Seth Meyers used his deep dive segment \"A Closer Look\" to lay out [what Trump](https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/read-trumps-full-statement-on-iran-attack \"(opens in a new window)\") and [former-defense-now-war secretary Pete Hegseth have called it](https:\/\/www.war.gov\/News\/Transcripts\/Transcript\/Article\/4421037\/secretary-of-war-pete-hegseth-and-chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff-gen-dan\/ \"(opens in a new window)\"), and [what Republicans are calling it](https:\/\/www.politico.com\/newsletters\/national-security-daily\/2026\/03\/02\/trump-admin-tiptoes-around-the-word-war-00807301 \"(opens in a new window)\"), whether it's a [\"war\" or \"major combat operation\"](https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/house\/5765650-republican-denies-trump-iran-war\/ \"(opens in a new window)\") or [otherwise](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5w5wwo51bEI \"(opens in a new window)\").\n\n\"There are two reasons they're all talking in Orwellian circles like this,\" said Meyers. \"One, if they acknowledge it's a war, they also have to admit that it's illegal, since [only Congress can declare war](https:\/\/www.senate.gov\/about\/powers-procedures\/declarations-of-war.htm \"(opens in a new window)\"). And two, they don't want to admit that Trump lied. He said he would keep us out of exactly these type of open ended wars, and specifically '[forever wars](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/donald-trump\/trump-campaign-endless-wars-iran-no-end-date-rcna261323 \"(opens in a new window)\").'\"\n\n\"What we're seeing play out is the absurdity of life inside the Trump cult,\" Meyers concluded. \"One minute, they all have to pretend Trump is a working class savior who will end foreign wars. The next they have to pretend the war he started isn't a war, even though he's the one calling it a war.\"\n\n***Want more of the best of late night? 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She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for [*Exit 8*](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/exit-8-review). A [Tomatometer-approved critic](https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/critics\/shannon-connellan\/movies), Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and [Australian horror](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/best-australian-horror-movies), and loves to [nerd out](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/oppenheimer-matt-damon-emily-blunt) [with movie stars](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/hamnet-jessie-buckley-paul-mescal), [filmmakers](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/rye-lane-restaurant-scene-meeting-ex), and [TV creators](https:\/\/mashable.com\/video\/dreaming-whilst-black-adjani-salmon-interview).\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/shannon-connellan)\n\non March 5, 2026\n\n[Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Fvideo%2Fseth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night \"(opens in a new window)\")[Share on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Fvideo%2Fseth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night&text=Seth+Meyers+calls+out+Trump+and+Republicans+clashing+over+the+word+%27war%27 \"(opens in a new window)\")[Share on Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Fvideo%2Fseth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night&title=Seth+Meyers+calls+out+Trump+and+Republicans+clashing+over+the+word+%27war%27 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\nThe [use of the word \"war\"](https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/israel-united-states-iran-war-ap-style-aa89b7f21e35b73a11ad7afddd1ff185 \"(opens in a new window)\") to describe the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, and Iran's retaliation, has President Donald Trump and his administration [at odds](https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cm214xk30vxo \"(opens in a new window)\") with Republican supporters over messaging.\n\nDuring *Late Night* on Wednesday, Seth Meyers used his deep dive segment \"A Closer Look\" to lay out [what Trump](https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/read-trumps-full-statement-on-iran-attack \"(opens in a new window)\") and [former-defense-now-war secretary Pete Hegseth have called it](https:\/\/www.war.gov\/News\/Transcripts\/Transcript\/Article\/4421037\/secretary-of-war-pete-hegseth-and-chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff-gen-dan\/ \"(opens in a new window)\"), and [what Republicans are calling it](https:\/\/www.politico.com\/newsletters\/national-security-daily\/2026\/03\/02\/trump-admin-tiptoes-around-the-word-war-00807301 \"(opens in a new window)\"), whether it's a [\"war\" or \"major combat operation\"](https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/house\/5765650-republican-denies-trump-iran-war\/ \"(opens in a new window)\") or [otherwise](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5w5wwo51bEI \"(opens in a new window)\").\n\n\"There are two reasons they're all talking in Orwellian circles like this,\" said Meyers. \"One, if they acknowledge it's a war, they also have to admit that it's illegal, since [only Congress can declare war](https:\/\/www.senate.gov\/about\/powers-procedures\/declarations-of-war.htm \"(opens in a new window)\"). And two, they don't want to admit that Trump lied. He said he would keep us out of exactly these type of open ended wars, and specifically '[forever wars](https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/donald-trump\/trump-campaign-endless-wars-iran-no-end-date-rcna261323 \"(opens in a new window)\").'\"\n\n\"What we're seeing play out is the absurdity of life inside the Trump cult,\" Meyers concluded. \"One minute, they all have to pretend Trump is a working class savior who will end foreign wars. The next they have to pretend the war he started isn't a war, even though he's the one calling it a war.\"\n\n***Want more of the best of late night? 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Boilerpipe Text	"There are two reasons they're all talking in Orwellian circles like this..." By Shannon Connellan Shannon Connellan Senior Editor Shannon Connellan is Mashable's Senior Editor, General Assignments, based in London. She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for Exit 8 . A Tomatometer-approved critic , Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and Australian horror , and loves to nerd out with movie stars , filmmakers , and TV creators . Read Full Bio on March 5, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard The use of the word "war" to describe the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, and Iran's retaliation, has President Donald Trump and his administration at odds with Republican supporters over messaging. During Late Night on Wednesday, Seth Meyers used his deep dive segment "A Closer Look" to lay out what Trump and former-defense-now-war secretary Pete Hegseth have called it , and what Republicans are calling it , whether it's a "war" or "major combat operation" or otherwise . "There are two reasons they're all talking in Orwellian circles like this," said Meyers. "One, if they acknowledge it's a war, they also have to admit that it's illegal, since only Congress can declare war . And two, they don't want to admit that Trump lied. He said he would keep us out of exactly these type of open ended wars, and specifically ' forever wars .'" "What we're seeing play out is the absurdity of life inside the Trump cult," Meyers concluded. "One minute, they all have to pretend Trump is a working class savior who will end foreign wars. The next they have to pretend the war he started isn't a war, even though he's the one calling it a war." Want more of the best of late night? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletters . Senior Editor Shannon Connellan is Mashable's Senior Editor, General Assignments, based in London. She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for Exit 8 . A Tomatometer-approved critic , Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and Australian horror , and loves to nerd out with movie stars , filmmakers , and TV creators . These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy .
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By [Shannon Connellan](https://mashable.com/author/shannon-connellan) ![A photo portrait of a journalist with blonde hair and a band t-shirt.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/03ViZY8xuP4VcGszqNHGLjV/image.fill.size_512x512.v1763636998.png) Shannon Connellan Senior Editor [Shannon Connellan](https://www.shannonconnellan.com/) is Mashable's Senior Editor, General Assignments, based in London. She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for [Exit 8](https://mashable.com/article/exit-8-review). A [Tomatometer-approved critic](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/shannon-connellan/movies), Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and [Australian horror](https://mashable.com/article/best-australian-horror-movies), and loves to [nerd out](https://mashable.com/video/oppenheimer-matt-damon-emily-blunt) [with movie stars](https://mashable.com/video/hamnet-jessie-buckley-paul-mescal), [filmmakers](https://mashable.com/video/rye-lane-restaurant-scene-meeting-ex), and [TV creators](https://mashable.com/video/dreaming-whilst-black-adjani-salmon-interview). 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During Late Night on Wednesday, Seth Meyers used his deep dive segment "A Closer Look" to lay out [what Trump](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/read-trumps-full-statement-on-iran-attack "(opens in a new window)") and [former-defense-now-war secretary Pete Hegseth have called it](https://www.war.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/4421037/secretary-of-war-pete-hegseth-and-chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff-gen-dan/ "(opens in a new window)"), and [what Republicans are calling it](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/national-security-daily/2026/03/02/trump-admin-tiptoes-around-the-word-war-00807301 "(opens in a new window)"), whether it's a ["war" or "major combat operation"](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5765650-republican-denies-trump-iran-war/ "(opens in a new window)") or [otherwise](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w5wwo51bEI "(opens in a new window)"). "There are two reasons they're all talking in Orwellian circles like this," said Meyers. "One, if they acknowledge it's a war, they also have to admit that it's illegal, since [only Congress can declare war](https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/declarations-of-war.htm "(opens in a new window)"). And two, they don't want to admit that Trump lied. He said he would keep us out of exactly these type of open ended wars, and specifically '[forever wars](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-campaign-endless-wars-iran-no-end-date-rcna261323 "(opens in a new window)").'" "What we're seeing play out is the absurdity of life inside the Trump cult," Meyers concluded. "One minute, they all have to pretend Trump is a working class savior who will end foreign wars. The next they have to pretend the war he started isn't a war, even though he's the one calling it a war." *Want more of the best of late night? 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Readable Markdown	"There are two reasons they're all talking in Orwellian circles like this..." By [Shannon Connellan](https://mashable.com/author/shannon-connellan) ![A photo portrait of a journalist with blonde hair and a band t-shirt.](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/03ViZY8xuP4VcGszqNHGLjV/image.fill.size_512x512.v1763636998.png) Shannon Connellan Senior Editor [Shannon Connellan](https://www.shannonconnellan.com/) is Mashable's Senior Editor, General Assignments, based in London. She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for [Exit 8](https://mashable.com/article/exit-8-review). A [Tomatometer-approved critic](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/shannon-connellan/movies), Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and [Australian horror](https://mashable.com/article/best-australian-horror-movies), and loves to [nerd out](https://mashable.com/video/oppenheimer-matt-damon-emily-blunt) [with movie stars](https://mashable.com/video/hamnet-jessie-buckley-paul-mescal), [filmmakers](https://mashable.com/video/rye-lane-restaurant-scene-meeting-ex), and [TV creators](https://mashable.com/video/dreaming-whilst-black-adjani-salmon-interview). [Read Full Bio](https://mashable.com/author/shannon-connellan) on March 5, 2026 [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Fvideo%2Fseth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night "(opens in a new window)")[Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Fvideo%2Fseth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night&text=Seth+Meyers+calls+out+Trump+and+Republicans+clashing+over+the+word+%27war%27 "(opens in a new window)")[Share on Flipboard](https://share.flipboard.com/bookmarklet/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Fvideo%2Fseth-meyers-war-iran-trump-hegseth-late-night&title=Seth+Meyers+calls+out+Trump+and+Republicans+clashing+over+the+word+%27war%27 "(opens in a new window)") The [use of the word "war"](https://apnews.com/article/israel-united-states-iran-war-ap-style-aa89b7f21e35b73a11ad7afddd1ff185 "(opens in a new window)") to describe the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, and Iran's retaliation, has President Donald Trump and his administration [at odds](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm214xk30vxo "(opens in a new window)") with Republican supporters over messaging. During Late Night on Wednesday, Seth Meyers used his deep dive segment "A Closer Look" to lay out [what Trump](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/read-trumps-full-statement-on-iran-attack "(opens in a new window)") and [former-defense-now-war secretary Pete Hegseth have called it](https://www.war.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/4421037/secretary-of-war-pete-hegseth-and-chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff-gen-dan/ "(opens in a new window)"), and [what Republicans are calling it](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/national-security-daily/2026/03/02/trump-admin-tiptoes-around-the-word-war-00807301 "(opens in a new window)"), whether it's a ["war" or "major combat operation"](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5765650-republican-denies-trump-iran-war/ "(opens in a new window)") or [otherwise](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w5wwo51bEI "(opens in a new window)"). "There are two reasons they're all talking in Orwellian circles like this," said Meyers. "One, if they acknowledge it's a war, they also have to admit that it's illegal, since [only Congress can declare war](https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/declarations-of-war.htm "(opens in a new window)"). And two, they don't want to admit that Trump lied. He said he would keep us out of exactly these type of open ended wars, and specifically '[forever wars](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-campaign-endless-wars-iran-no-end-date-rcna261323 "(opens in a new window)").'" "What we're seeing play out is the absurdity of life inside the Trump cult," Meyers concluded. "One minute, they all have to pretend Trump is a working class savior who will end foreign wars. The next they have to pretend the war he started isn't a war, even though he's the one calling it a war." *Want more of the best of late night? 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A [Tomatometer-approved critic](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/shannon-connellan/movies "(opens in a new window)"), Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and [Australian horror](https://mashable.com/article/best-australian-horror-movies), and loves to [nerd out](https://mashable.com/video/oppenheimer-matt-damon-emily-blunt) [with movie stars](https://mashable.com/video/hamnet-jessie-buckley-paul-mescal), [filmmakers](https://mashable.com/video/rye-lane-restaurant-scene-meeting-ex), and [TV creators](https://mashable.com/video/dreaming-whilst-black-adjani-salmon-interview). These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our [Terms of Use](https://www.ziffdavis.com/terms-of-use "(opens in a new window)") and [Privacy Policy](https://www.ziffdavis.com/ztg-privacy-policy "(opens in a new window)").
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