Joe Rogan praised two former US leaders who were tougher on border than Trump

WorldPolitics
27 Mar 2026 • 4:17 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Joe Rogan, once a supporter, has become critical of Donald Trump's actions, particularly on immigration and foreign policy.
  • On his podcast, Rogan claimed that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton held "hardcore" positions on illegal immigration, tougher than Donald Trump's.
  • He referenced Hillary Clinton's 2007 comments and noted that Obama deported more individuals in his first year of his second term than Donald Trump did in his first year.
  • Rogan also questioned Donald Trump's decision to initiate a conflict with Iran, arguing it contradicted Trump's campaign promise to avoid unnecessary wars.
  • Public sentiment, as shown by a Washington Post, ABC News, and Ipsos poll, indicates that 58 percent of respondents believe Donald Trump has gone too far with his immigration enforcement.

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