In the latest installment of HBO’s Real Time, Bill Maher quickly addressed what he called “the first major, genuine scandal of the Trump administration.” He referred to it as the week’s most significant story.

Maher launched into the topic by highlighting the blunder involving top national security officials who mistakenly included The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief in a Signal group chat meant for discussing an airstrike strategy in Yemen.

During his opening remarks, Maher humorously noted, “The whole national security team was on a group chat.” He elaborated on how Yemen’s Houthis were threatening shipping routes, implying that an airstrike could be in the cards. He mentioned key players in the chat, such as the secretary of defense, vice president, CIA head, and the Department of Homeland Security. Maher poked fun at the perceived security of Signal, saying, “It’s more secure than typical messaging apps, but I have it too. It’s not exactly impenetrable.”

He continued by poking fun at the fact that the defense team accidentally included a reporter in the chat, supposedly from someone’s contact list. “So today, every teenager in America is saying, ‘And you’re worried about our screen time?’” he quipped.

Maher further ridiculed the national security team for their casual handling of highly sensitive information over text. “Again, this is our defense team, the national security people, the adults, and they’re all using emojis,” he said. “You know, flames and biceps and fist bumps. What were they gonna do if the mission failed? Poop emoji, facepalm [emoji].”

In his signature style, Maher also mocked the idea of leadership under President Trump. “Yes, thank God we got rid of Sleepy Joe [Biden] and the adults are back in charge,” he joked. “Mr. Vice President, you’re gonna want to see this. It’s a picture of my dick.”

When President Trump later downplayed the leaked information, claiming it “was nothing classified” and “weren’t war plans, they were attack plans,” Maher’s response was a sharp “Bitch, please.” He went on to say, “Come on, man. Nobody has been fired over this, and every D-lister in Hollywood is like, ‘Where was this mercy when I was on The Apprentice?’”

A few days after the scandal broke, The Atlantic published the leaked messages, revealing the attack plans against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The episode featured guests California Governor Gavin Newsom, linguist John McWhorter, and political commentator Rikki Schlott.

Maher also took aim at Republicans during his “New Rules” segment, addressing those who question why, if he criticizes “the woke nonsense peddlers,” he doesn’t fully align with the right wing. “Why don’t you go all the way and join them?” he asked, setting the stage for his sharp commentary.

You can watch Maher’s “New Rule” segment from Friday’s Real Time with Bill Maher above and stream the full episode on Max.