An influence operation from a former Trump aide and intense online attacks followed an interview pushing for a peace deal regarding Iran.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• JD Vance →

  vice president of the United States since 2025

  • Trump signed a memorandum with Iran, while JD Vance planned talks and Barack Obama criticized the conflict rationale.Mon 17:03
  • Talks are underway regarding the ongoing regional crisis, intense clashes have led to renewed ceasefire talks, and it was declared that troops will remain in southern Lebanon.Mon 16:56
• Joe Rogan →

  American broadcaster, comedian, and actor (born 1967)

  • Joe Rogan was on Spotify when targeted, using his platform to promote Donald Trump, Graham Hancock's pseudoarcheology, and reactionary figures like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk.Mon 08:03
  • Joe Rogan commented on the Trump event.Mon 02:16

Related events

• Trump started a war with Iran, and JD Vance promoted the agenda among his base.Jun 7
• JD Vance is scheduled to speak regarding the efforts of the Trump administration.Jul 6
• The due process case concerning the Trump administration's ban on media outlets involves JD Vance's leak to Politico and arguments from the DOJ.Thu 04:17
• Developments include JD Vance dropping US-Iran peace talks, Iran being a key player in the Middle East conflict, and political pushback from Trump's allies in Congress.Jun 19
• The Trump administration negotiated an interim deal with Iran, involving JD Vance, while tensions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are prominent.Jun 17