The comedian read and condemned an April Truth Social post by Trump that demanded Iran open the Strait of Hormuz, calling the message "diabolical" and "insane". Von described the timing — on a major holiday — as especially troubling.
The split is notable because Barron Trump had encouraged his father to appear on Von’s show. Other high-profile podcasters, including Joe Rogan, have also criticized the president’s approach to the Iran situation, underscoring growing unease among voices who once praised Trump.