Joe Rogan, Ann Coulter Condemn Trump’s ‘Horrific’ Deportation Policies
New York, N.Y. — In an unexpected twist, two of Donald Trump’s most influential allies—podcaster Joe Rogan and conservative firebrand Ann Coulter—have publicly broken ranks with the president over his administration’s controversial deportation enforcement.
The criticism, centered on allegations of due process violations and free speech suppression, highlights growing unease within Trump’s base as his immigration crackdown intensifies.
Rogan’s Rebuke: ‘Innocent Gay Hairdressers’ and Faulty Evidence
Joe Rogan, whose endorsement was pivotal in mobilizing young male voters during Trump’s 2024 campaign, dedicated a segment of his April 1 podcast to lambasting the deportation of Andry José Hernández Romero, a 31-year-old Venezuelan makeup artist and asylum seeker.
Hernández Romero was deported to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador — CECOT — under the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 wartime law revived by Trump to fast-track removals. Immigration officials cited crown tattoos on his wrists—dedicated to his parents—as evidence of ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, despite experts noting the gang does not use such symbols.
“It’s horrific,” Rogan declared. “The cause is ‘let’s get gang members out. ‘ But let’s not let innocent gay hairdressers get lumped up with gangs.” He questioned the administration’s refusal to rectify errors, adding, “How long before that guy can get out? Is there any plan to correct this?”.
Rogan’s critique extends beyond Hernández Romero. Over 200 Venezuelans have been deported to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act, many held in a prison dubbed a “black hole of human rights” for its overcrowded cells and lack of ventilation. Guards shave inmates’ heads, shackle them in 95-degree heat, and confine them 23. 5 hours daily—conditions Rogan called “hell on earth.”
Coulter’s First Amendment Stand: Protesters vs. Deportation
Ann Coulter, a longtime Trump supporter known for her hardline immigration views, similarly stunned conservatives by challenging the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and green-card holder.
Khalil, who led pro-Palestinian protests, was detained by ICE agents in March 2025. Trump hailed the move as part of a crackdown on “pro-Hamas” activism, but Coulter countered on X: “Unless they’ve committed a crime, isn’t this a First Amendment violation?”
Her stance resonated unusually with progressives. “How out of pocket do you have to be for Ann Coulter to become a voice of reason?” one social media user remarked. Legal experts, including Kelli Stump of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, noted that revoking green cards for speech-related activity requires judicial review—a nuance the administration appears to bypass.
Legal and Political Fallout
The Alien Enemies Act, last used during World War II, is now at the center of federal lawsuits. Judge James Boasberg halted further deportations under the law in March 2025, calling its peacetime use “unprecedented. “ The administration has since appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing the policy is critical to combat gang “invasions”.
David J. Bier of the Cato Institute warned that sidelining due process risks eroding constitutional safeguards: “Once we get rid of due process, that’s what protects all our citizenship rights”. Meanwhile, Springfield, Ohio, Mayor Rob Rue—a rare Republican dissenter—warned that ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants would harm local economies and families.
A Fracturing Base?
While Rogan and Coulter’s critiques are significant, most GOP lawmakers remain silent. Rogan’s influence, however, could sway his 11 million daily listeners. His frustration with the administration’s “never admit fault” approach—echoed in the Signal app scandal, where officials accidentally included a journalist in a sensitive chat—suggests deeper disillusionment.
As Trump doubles down, deporting 17 more alleged gang members to El Salvador on April 2, the question remains: Will this rift widen, or will MAGA unity prevail? For now, the outcry from Rogan and Coulter underscores a rare moment of moral reckoning within Trump’s ideological camp.
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