Joe Rogan Regular Apologizes for Supporting Trump, Calls for Impeachment

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. On Truth Social, he warned Iran that if the U.S. is attacked, "the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before."

What To Know

Smith, who once supported Trump for his vow to end "forever wars," now calls the president's stance "an absolute betrayal of everything that he ran and campaigned on—and everything he has stood for."

"He is going to lose his coalition over this," Smith warned.

He also criticized Trump's apparent willingness to reenter talks with Iran despite the ongoing violence. "Donald Trump telling [Iran] to come back to the negotiating table now is a joke. I mean, what an impotent leader! To be sitting there talking about coming back to the negotiating table—it's like sitting there after Pearl Harbor and telling FDR now is the time to go negotiate with the Japanese. Negotiations are over now."

Smith's remarks reflect growing anger among former Trump supporters. His March 2025 warning has resurfaced on social media: "If Donald Trump actually does launch a war in Iran, not only will I not support it, I will apologize for the rest of my life for voting for the guy."

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."

The violence has already taken a heavy civilian toll. Iranian officials report at least 224 people killed since Friday, with more than 1,200 injured—many in strikes targeting military and government sites. Human rights groups believe the real death toll may be even higher.

In Israel, at least 24 people have died and more than 500 have been injured during the same period. In Petah Tikva, five civilians were killed when Iranian missiles struck a residential building.

What People Are Saying

Smith told Breaking Points hosts: "It was a bad calculation. At the time, it seemed like the right one."

Trump, during a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 summit: "They should talk, and they should talk immediately. I'd say Iran is not winning this war."

Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, wrote in a post to X, formerly Twitter: "If Trump is genuine about diplomacy and interested in stopping this war, next steps are consequential. It takes one phone call from Washington to muzzle someone like Netanyahu," Iran's top diplomat said. "That may pave the way for a return to diplomacy."

What Happens Next

As the conflict deepens, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have not indicated any willingness to negotiate a ceasefire.

Update 6/16/25, 3:42 p.m. ET: This article has been updated to include additional information and comments.