Some Trumpers rebelling over Trump's support of Israel's Iran strikes

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Joe Rogan Regular Apologizes for Supporting Trump, Calls for Impeachment

Jun 16, 2025

 

Comedian and frequent Joe Rogan guest Dave Smith has apologized for supporting President Donald Trump, and is now calling for his impeachment. Smith, who hosts libertarian podcast Part of the Problem, said that he felt betrayed by Trump over his policy on Iran. "I supported him ... I apologize for doing so," he said during an appearance on the Breaking Points podcast. "He should be impeached and removed." 

 

Why It Matters

Smith's comments come as Trump supporters criticize his response to recent military escalations in the Middle East. The backlash follows an Israeli airstrike last week targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, triggering a series of missile exchanges between the two nations.  Trump, who campaigned against getting involved in "endless wars," has supported Israel's actions.

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The comedian is part of a rising wave of Trump-aligned voices turning against the president over the strikes. On Monday, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said that if the U.S. is pulled into a war with Iran, it could mean the "end" of Trump's presidency—and "the American empire." [emphasis added]

 

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https://www.newsweek.com/joe-rogan-regular-apologizes-supporting-trump-calls-impeachment-2086316

 

 

[mogandave]

oh no

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

MAGA Warned Trump on Iran. Now He’s In An Impossible Position

The president ran on ending forever wars. But Israel’s Thursday night strike on Iran could force his hand

 

06/13/2025

 

President Donald Trump campaigned on ending what his base has long derided as U.S. foreign adventurism, leading the rebellion against an establishment that long favored international interventions. Now some of his most vocal supporters fear Israel — and possibly Trump himself — may have trampled his ability to make good on that promise.

 

The Jewish nation’s decision to conduct a pre-emptive strike on Tehran’s nuclear facilities on Thursday night threatens to draw the United States into a Middle East conflict — and split the MAGA coalition that catapulted Trump back into the Oval Office.

 

While administration officials say the U.S. played no part in the offensive, it was unclear as of Thursday night whether the U.S. will be able to actually stay on the sidelines. Trump — who Friday morning reiterated U.S. support for Israel and even praised the strike, less than a day after asking Israel to stand -down —will almost certainly feel compelled to help defend Israel against counter-attacks by Iran. [emphasis added]

 

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Politico

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/06/12/israel-iran-trump-maga-00403531

 

[blaze master]

12 minutes ago, mogandave said:

oh no

 

X2

[Hanaguma]

I respect Dave Smith. He is a smart guy and speaks well. I can agree or disagree with his stances on particular issues, but he is wrong on this one.  Which is fine, the Republican Party is a big tent, and does not demand doctrinaire lockstep agreement with every policy. There is room for dissent and disagreement. 

[Harrisfan]

9 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Joe Rogan Regular Apologizes for Supporting Trump, Calls for Impeachment

Jun 16, 2025

 

Comedian and frequent Joe Rogan guest Dave Smith has apologized for supporting President Donald Trump, and is now calling for his impeachment. Smith, who hosts libertarian podcast Part of the Problem, said that he felt betrayed by Trump over his policy on Iran. "I supported him ... I apologize for doing so," he said during an appearance on the Breaking Points podcast. "He should be impeached and removed." 

 

Why It Matters

Smith's comments come as Trump supporters criticize his response to recent military escalations in the Middle East. The backlash follows an Israeli airstrike last week targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, triggering a series of missile exchanges between the two nations.  Trump, who campaigned against getting involved in "endless wars," has supported Israel's actions.

...

The comedian is part of a rising wave of Trump-aligned voices turning against the president over the strikes. On Monday, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said that if the U.S. is pulled into a war with Iran, it could mean the "end" of Trump's presidency—and "the American empire." [emphasis added]

 

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https://www.newsweek.com/joe-rogan-regular-apologizes-supporting-trump-calls-impeachment-2086316

 

 

Don't you have a life outside Trump talk? 

[jerrymahoney]

AP headline now:

-- Trump says the US knows where Iran’s Khamenei is hiding ...

So -- time for a Signal chat?

[FlorC]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/lawmakers-move-to-limit-trumps-war-powers-as-israel-iran-war-escalates/ar-AA1GTSk1

“This is not our war": Lawmakers launch bipartisan effort to block Trump from starting war with Iran (msn.com)

 

In the unlikely event that the uniparty blocks Trump from starting a war and he still does it,

he can be impeached ?

Say goodbye to midterms and a 2028 win.

[HappyExpat57]

3 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

I respect Dave Smith. He is a smart guy and speaks well. I can agree or disagree with his stances on particular issues, but he is wrong on this one.  Which is fine, the Republican Party is a big tent, and does not demand doctrinaire lockstep agreement with every policy. There is room for dissent and disagreement. 

Were you able to post that without gagging? EVERY time someone voices an opinion the mad king doesn't like, they are threatened emphatically with being "primaried."

 

You know better than that, or at least I thought you did.

[John Drake]

These days there's not a dime's worth of difference between Jackson Hinkle and Tucker Carlson. Both mouthpieces for Iran.

[candide]

I don't believe it will have much impact. MAGAs are sheeple, they will always follow their cult leader! 😆

[BLMFem]

5 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Don't you have a life outside Trump talk? 

Hello,

 

Can the person in charge of Susan go and pick her up? She's wandered off again.

[BLMFem]

5 hours ago, jerrymahoney said:

AP headline now:

-- Trump says the US knows where Iran’s Khamenei is hiding ...

So -- time for a Signal chat?

 

Starting any minute now, "OPSEC" is on it!

[NanLaew]

5 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

I respect Dave Smith. He is a smart guy and speaks well. I can agree or disagree with his stances on particular issues, but he is wrong on this one.  Which is fine, the Republican Party is a big tent, and does not demand doctrinaire lockstep agreement with every policy. There is room for dissent and disagreement. 

 

Yes there is room for dissent in the House. But Trump, as President of the United States of America and their Commander-in-Chief doesn't brook dissent or disagreement. He sees this as a personal slight against his laws and edicts.

[mogandave]

10 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

 

Yes there is room for dissent in the House. But Trump, as President of the United States of America and their Commander-in-Chief doesn't brook dissent or disagreement. He sees this as a personal slight against his laws and edicts.

What is your claim based on? 

 

Trump does not seem to hold a grudge. Look at what his vice president said about him a few years ago.

[BLMFem]

Yep, can clearly see a MAGA split over this.

 

 

Top MAGA pollster warns Republicans will lose the majority for ‘the next decade’ if Trump gets involved in Israel-Iran

 

"A top MAGA pollster has warned that the Republicans may lose the majority in Congress “for the next decade” if President Donald Trump gets the U.S. more closely embroiled in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Big Data Poll Director Rich Baris took to X on Monday to argue that “Starting new foreign wars never helps a presidency. But it sure as Hell can end one, especially one predicated on not starting new wars overseas when we've been invaded and neglected at home.”"