Joe Rogan has criticized the conflict with Iran, describing it as ‘insane’ and suggesting it has left Donald Trump’s supporters feeling let down by the former president.

The influential podcaster, who endorsed Trump for the 2024 election, has not shied away from voicing his disapproval of several key policies enacted during Trump’s second term.

In a conversation with journalist Michael Shellenberger on his podcast, Rogan expressed his discontent with Operation Epic Fury, arguing it contradicts Trump’s campaign promises.

“It just seems so insane based on what he ran on,” Rogan commented.

Trump, along with his running mate JD Vance, had promoted their platform as ‘pro-peace,’ contrasting it with Kamala Harris, whom he suggested would lead the country into war.

Rogan further remarked, “This is why a lot of people feel betrayed, right? He ran on ‘No more wars, end these stupid, senseless wars,’ and now we have a conflict that we can’t even clearly define the reasons for.”

Rogan questions purpose of Iran war 

Shellenberger partially defended Trump by saying that he only promised ‘no endless wars.’

Rogan quipped: ‘Listen, man, they’re all endless.’  

He also echoed the likes of Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, suggesting that the war is mainly being fought on behalf of Israel, saying ‘clearly, Israel wants this.’ 

‘It just doesn’t make any sense to me, unless we’re acting on someone else’s interests — like particularly Israel’s interests,’ he added.

Trump declared Monday that the Iran war will charge ahead just moments after he suggested the conflict could soon come to an end.

Trump ordered more than two dozen new B2 bombers and said the US military has already struck 5,000 targets in a conflict that has now stretched into its second week.

Trump vows war will continue until Iran is defeated

 The president delivered a sweeping update on the Iran war from his Doral, Florida, golf resort.

‘We could call it a tremendous success right now … or we could go further, and we’re going to go further,’ he said. ‘We will not relent until the enemy is totally and decisively defeated.’

The president did not indicate how long the war could continue, remaining ambiguous about future US military operations in the region. 

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard simply stated: ‘We are the ones who will determine the end of the war.’ 

Trump’s comments were made just moments after he said the war was ‘very complete,’ while claiming US forces were ‘very far ahead of schedule.’ 

Trump sends mixed signals on Iran war progress

 ‘I think the war is very complete, pretty much,’ Trump told CBS News. ‘They have no navy, no communications, they’ve got no Air Force … Wrapping up is all in my mind.’

During a press conference, Trump was confronted about his administration’s vacillating messages on the war.

‘You said the war is “very complete.” But your defense secretary says “this is just the beginning.” So which is it?’ a reporter asked Trump.

The president responded with a blunt, but perplexing, answer. 

‘You could say both,’ he replied.

Trump followed up on Monday night by warning Iran with ‘Death, Fire, and Fury’ if they close off the Strait of Hormuz. 

Trump threatens Iran with ‘Death, Fire and Fury’

‘If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far,’ Trump said in a Truth Social post. 

‘Additionally, we will take out easily destroyable targets that will make it virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a Nation, again — Death, Fire, and Fury will reign upon them — But I hope, and pray, that it does not happen!’   

Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corp responded to Trump by releasing a blunt take on the war’s future.

‘We are the ones who will determine the end of the war,’ the statement read. 

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