Trending Now - Rogan: Trump Supporters Feel 'betrayed' Over Iran Conflict

WHO:

Joe Rogan, podcaster

President Trump, 45th President of the United States

Michael Shellenberger, journalist and professor

Donald Rumsfeld, former Secretary of Defense

WHAT:

Joe Rogan stated that many of President Trump's voters feel "betrayed" by the military operation in Iran.

Rogan criticized Trump for launching a military operation in Iran after campaigning against "endless" wars.

Trump campaigned in 2016 stating, "If Bush is insulted, I don't care if he's insulted," regarding the Iraq War.

Trump described the Iraq War as "one of the worst decisions in the history of the country."

A White House spokesperson claimed Trump is "courageously protecting" the United States from the Iranian regime.

WHERE:

The discussion took place on Joe Rogan's podcast.

WHEN:

The comments by Joe Rogan were made on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.

Trump made statements during the 2016 campaign and reiterated his stance in the 2024 campaign.

WHY:

Rogan suggested that the military operation in Iran does not align with Trump's previous campaign promises of avoiding wars.

Concerns were raised about potential terror attacks in retribution for U.S. military actions.

HOW:

Rogan referenced the historical context of military conflicts, mentioning Donald Rumsfeld's comments about the Iraq War duration.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 01:31 UTC)

On his podcast last Tuesday, Joe Rogan expressed that many of President Trump's voters feel "betrayed" by the recent military operation in Iran, criticizing Trump for launching it after campaigning against "endless" wars. Rogan pointed out that Trump had previously described the Iraq War as "one of the worst decisions in the history of the country," and he raised concerns about potential terror attacks in retaliation for U.S. actions. In response, a White House spokesperson defended Trump, stating he is "courageously protecting" the United States from the Iranian regime.