Joe Rogan theorized that Donald Trump may have started the conflict with Iran to distract from ongoing issues in the United States as criticism regarding the current administration's handling of the Epstein files continues, Wonderwall.com can reveal. While he didn't specifically mention Jeffrey Epstein, on the April 2 installment of The Joe Rogan Experience, the host claimed "leaders" in the past have used war to "cover up problems at home." 'That Would Be A Way To Do It' Joe Rogan said he was confused why the U.S. 'went to this war' with Iran.