Joe Rogan is worried that Donald Trump could order fresh military action against Iran after the midterm elections. The podcaster has questioned reports of a possible post-election offensive. He also warned that renewed fighting could create serious problems for Republicans and Americans.
Why Joe Rogan is concerned about reported post-election military plans
Joe Rogan raised the possibility of another U.S. offensive during Sunday’s episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. He discussed reports suggesting that American forces could resume attacks on Iran once voters head to the polls Nov. 3.
Although he stressed that he could not verify the information, Rogan said the possibility troubled him. He described the reported plans as “disturbing” and suggested the administration might be holding off on military action until the election ends. “I think something’s about to go down,” he warned (via The Daily Beast).
The reports have also attracted attention from other political figures. According to The Wall Street Journal, American and Israeli forces were preparing for potential strikes. MS NOW separately published that the Trump administration had advised Gulf allies to prepare for possible attacks as early as Nov. 4.
Connecticut lawmaker Chris Murphy also claimed he had received a briefing on the military strategy. He called the reported plan “insane” and warned it could undermine the country’s “commitment to the rule of law.”
Rogan argued that launching another offensive could further damage Republican prospects. He predicted the party would “get crushed in the midterms” if Trump moved ahead with the plan. He also warned that “things can get real ugly.”
His concerns follow months of criticism over Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran in February. Rogan previously accused the president of abandoning his promise to avoid new wars. The podcaster also questioned his willingness to act in Israel’s interests.
He later criticized the administration in October, saying Trump’s anti-war campaign promises had not materialized. “Like one of them was the ‘No wars.’ Well, look, we’re at war with Iran, so that wasn’t real.”
