Overview
- Rogan, who stood in the Oval Office on Saturday, watched Trump sign an order directing the FDA to speed reviews of certain psychedelics after Rogan pressed him by text on ibogaine.
- On Thursday’s podcast with comedian James McCann, Rogan questioned the Iran war’s timing and endgame, pointing to a shaky ceasefire and strikes on ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Rogan suggested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s sway may explain the decision to hit Iran, even as he stopped short of blaming Trump directly.
- Addressing a viral UFC clip, Rogan said Trump was not angry and told him “it’s done,” describing that exchange as confirmation the White House would move on psychedelic research.
- Several podcasters who once boosted Trump now fault the Iran campaign, a shift the White House counters by saying the operation fulfills his pledge to block an Iranian nuclear weapon.