Joe Rogan has voiced concerns over President Donald Trump's age and his decision to launch a war with Iran, warning that the conflict could escalate into World War III. On his podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, the host said Trump, who turns 80 in June, 'doesn't have much to lose', making him a dangerous leader.
Rogan agreed with guest Konstantin Kisin that elderly leaders are 'spooky' because death is imminent, yet they make decisions affecting future generations. He noted Trump's poor diet and questioned why cognitive decline, seen in other leaders like Barack Obama and Tony Blair, hasn't affected Trump visibly.
The podcast host also criticised the military action against Iran, calling it 'unnecessary aggression' that could spark a global conflict. He argued that attacking a country that 'hasn't done anything' is reckless, especially when North Korea possesses nuclear weapons without facing similar action.
Rogan expressed doubt about the justification for the war, stating that the claim Iran was building nuclear weapons lacks proof. He also questioned the strategy behind assassinating former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying it seemed poorly planned.
More than 1,250 Iranians have been killed in joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, including 175 civilians at a school. Seven American service members have also died. Rogan said many people feel betrayed by Trump, who campaigned on ending wars but has instead started a new one.
