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How do you feel about the war in Iran?

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The video likely performed well due to its provocative nature, directly engaging with a politically charged topic and eliciting strong, unfiltered opinions from MAGA supporters. The use of a well-known political commentator and the inherent controversy of the subject matter would have driven engagement.

Summary

Jordan Klepper interviews MAGA supporters about the "war" in Iran, eliciting varied opinions on whether it's a conflict or a war, and whether it's necessary. The conversation touches on political definitions and the role of Israel in potential future conflicts.

Structure

1Klepper asks about the "war" in Iran.
2Supporters offer opinions on bombing and definitions of war vs. conflict.
3Discussion on whether it's a necessary war or a skirmish.
4The conversation shifts to future US involvement and Israel's role.

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Klepper Talks Iran with MAGA

Transcript

How do you feel about the war in Iran? I'd say bomb the shit out of them and get it over with. Bomb the shit out of them and get it over with. Wasn't the whole thing, though, no new wars? It's a conflict. It's not a war. Not a war. It is a conflict. Now, who says conflict? I know Trump calls it a war. Well, they say it's a conflict because a war would be, you'd have to, you'd have to declare war. He would not declare war. Right, right. Yes. If you go illegally around it, you can have a war and call it a conflict. Exactly. I don't count this as a war. Even if you do count it, it's a necessary war. This is- Skirmish. -taking out the trash. Have we won the war? Are we winning the war? Yes. Yes. Yes. Which one? The Iran war. You're confident about this war? I'm confident, yes. Once we win this war with Iran, where is Israel going to have us invade next? That, I can't answer. I don't know that.