Joe Rogan Holds Line Against Iran War Despite Trump Efforts to Win Him Back
Joe Rogan criticized the idea of war with Iran during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, emphasizing the moral implications of civilian casualties. His comments come after a public appearance with President Donald Trump, despite their growing policy disagreements. The divergence highlights a potential shift in support among young male voters, a key demographic for Trump.
- ▪Joe Rogan discussed the wars in Gaza and Iran with comedian Ari Shaffir on his podcast.
- ▪Rogan questioned the morality of targeting civilians, drawing parallels between conflicts in Gaza and a hypothetical attack on New York City.
- ▪Rogan recently appeared with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, though he continues to voice policy disagreements.
- ▪The rift reflects a broader decline in Trump's support among young men, a demographic influenced by Rogan.
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By Marni Rose McFallNews ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Podcaster Joe Rogan voiced further criticism of the war in Iran in a new episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, despite efforts made by President Donald Trump to win back his support.During a discussion with the comedian and writer Ari Shaffir, the two men discussed both the war in Gaza and the war in Iran. Rogan began by saying in the discussion, “If you talk about like what's happening in Gaza, people say well, October 7th shouldn't have happened. Like, okay, you're right. It shouldn't have.
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