Senator Adam Schiff recently walked straight into a trap on Real Time with Bill Maher, one that perfectly illustrates why Democrats may be headed for a bruising 2026 midterm. What was supposed to be a showpiece attack on Trump’s military authority quickly backfired — and the moment Schiff realized whose words he was critiquing was pure television gold.
Maher had two liberal guests in the same chair, and it didn’t take long for the knives to come out — not against Trump, but against their own party. Schiff’s attempt to lecture on war powers ended up exposing a double standard that will haunt Democrats.
Schiff Stumbles Over Obama’s War Powers
The segment began with Schiff ready to criticize Trump’s actions in Iran, demanding Congress assert control over military operations. Maher let him get comfortable, then read aloud a statement on presidential war powers — “from the administration,” Maher said.
Schiff’s reaction was immediate: he called it “totally vague.” Maher paused, letting the tension build, then revealed the kicker: “Okay. Because that’s from Obama about Libya.”
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