Joe Rogan criticizes Trump over Iran war on podcast

In a profanity-laced tirade on his popular podcast, celebrity host Joe Rogan expressed intense anger and frustration with President Donald Trump over the ongoing U.S. military conflict with Iran, marking a significant public rupture with a political figure he had previously endorsed. The outburst occurred during a conversation with right-wing British politician Rupert Lowe on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and centered on Rogan’s belief that the war betrayed a core promise of Trump’s presidency.

Rogan argued that the military campaign, which the U.S. government has dubbed Operation Epic Fury, is opposed by most Americans, particularly conservatives who voted for Trump. He contended that only supporters of Israel view the conflict favorably. The podcaster’s central criticism was that Trump was elected on a platform of ending foreign entanglements, not starting new ones. Rogan stated that most people are horrified by the idea of this war precisely because Trump had stood for the principle of avoiding more wars.

The comments followed President Trump’s announcement that a three-week ceasefire with Iran had ended. In his remarks, Trump characterized the Iranian government as “scum” and...