Joe Rogan blasts Trump's second term, says supporters are still waiting for promised changes

WASHINGTON, DC: Podcast host Joe Rogan expressed frustration with President Donald Trump's second term, arguing that many supporters feel key promises have gone unfulfilled.

Speaking on 'The Joe Rogan Experience' alongside author and bowhunter Cameron Hanes on Friday, June 12, Rogan said voters expected greater transparency and accountability after Trump’s return to office.

“We’re all pissed,” Rogan said, referring to lingering questions surrounding high-profile investigations and government disclosures.

Questions over transparency and unreleased information

The discussion turned to issues that Rogan believes have remained unresolved despite expectations that more information would become public after the election.

Rogan questioned the continued secrecy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files and other controversial cases, arguing that many Americans expected long-promised disclosures to materialize quickly. Hanes agreed that the lack of clarity has left some Trump supporters disillusioned.

“We all thought that stuff was going to be released,” Rogan said, adding that many believed efforts to “drain the swamp” would accelerate during Trump’s second term.

Cameron Hanes says 'I don't even know what this is' 

Hanes said Trump’s first term gave him confidence that major reforms were possible, but he has struggled to understand the direction of the current administration.

“The first term was more like that. That’s what gave me hope for this term,” Hanes said. “Now the second term has been- I don’t even know what this is.”

The comments reflected a broader concern among some conservative voters who expected a stronger focus on campaign promises and institutional reforms.

Iran conflict emerges as key concern

Rogan suggested that US military action against Iran has become a major source of frustration for parts of Trump’s political base.

He argued that many supporters backed Trump because they expected him to avoid deeper foreign conflicts and questioned the decision to carry out additional strikes after earlier assurances that tensions would be de-escalated.

“Most people don’t want it,” Rogan said, referring to the prospect of a prolonged confrontation with Iran.

White House UFC event also discussed

The conversation also touched on plans for a UFC event outside the White House, where Rogan is expected to serve as a commentator.

While describing the event as exciting, Rogan reiterated concerns about holding fights outdoors and suggested that he would not have chosen the venue if he were responsible for organizing it.

Rogan has often been viewed as sympathetic to Trump and has provided a platform for many conservative voices. His latest comments, therefore, stand out as a notable critique from a figure influential among independent and right-leaning audiences.