Joe Rogan has said he is 'spooked' by Donald Trump's age as the 79-year-old president continues military strikes against Iran. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan suggested that older leaders can be unsettling because they may feel they have less to lose, adding that making decisions that shape the future of children and the world at that age is 'spooky.' Trump turns 80 in June and would become the oldest president in United States history if he completes a second term.

Rogan and his guests discussed whether Trump's cognitive abilities could decline with age, though they also noted that he appears not to have aged as visibly as other former leaders. Rogan remarked on Trump's unhealthy diet but said he remains energetic and lighthearted despite the pressures of office.

The comedian has previously questioned some of Trump's recent actions, calling certain behavior 'nutty' and suggesting the president may need someone to temper his impulses. He also criticized the decision to go to war with Iran, describing it as 'insane' and saying some supporters feel betrayed because Trump had campaigned on ending foreign conflicts. Trump has indicated that military operations will continue even as he hinted the conflict could conclude soon.