Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Jon Hamm | Trump Threatens War with Iran Over Nuclear Program He Claimed He Obliterated: A Closer Look
Feb 27, 2026
Jon Hamm, Emmy-winning actor known for Mad Men and recent films, chats about his new film Hoppers and career moments. He shares audition stories, SNL memories, and the viral skates meme from Your Friends & Neighbors. Conversation also touches on his Bad Bunny anecdote, hosting the NFL Honors, and life with his rescue dog Murphy.
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Contradiction Between Boasts And Intelligence
- The Trump administration repeatedly claims it "obliterated" Iran's nuclear program while simultaneously threatening further military action.
- Seth Meyers contrasts unequivocal White House boasts like Operation Midnight Hammer with leaks saying strikes only set Iran back about six months, exposing a contradiction.
Strikes May Have Only Set Iran Back Six Months
- Early intelligence assessments suggested U.S. strikes did not destroy Iran's core nuclear components and only delayed the program by roughly six months.
- Meyers uses the six-month estimate to ridicule the scale and effectiveness of Operation Midnight Hammer and its messaging.
Political Spin Shapes Perception Of Military Success
- Leaked reports enraged the White House and prompted aggressive media pushback defending the mission's efficacy.
- Meyers highlights Pete Hegseth's and other allies' attacks on media skepticism as politically motivated rather than evidence-based.