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9mo ago

Joe Rogan Clarifies Comments on RFK Jr. Amid Trump Criticism

The podcaster's remarks were misconstrued as an endorsement, leading to backlash from the former president and his supporters.

Rob Reiner at the "LBJ" panel during Politicon at the Pasadena Convention Center on July 29, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Inset) Joe Rogan announces the fighters during a ceremonial weigh in for UFC 264 at the T-Mobile Arena on July 9, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Reiner's recent comment on Rogan and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has gone viral on social media.
Joe Rogan (L) introduces fighters during the UFC 269 ceremonial weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (R) Donald Trump holds a round table discussion with Black business owners before his rally at the Georgia State University Convocation Center on August 03, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. Rogan went viral for poking fun at the former president.
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Overview

  • Joe Rogan praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s civility and intelligence but denied endorsing him.
  • Former President Donald Trump criticized Rogan, questioning his reception at future UFC events.
  • Rogan responded by posting a photo with a Trump impersonator, which went viral.
  • Rogan has a history of mixed political endorsements, previously supporting Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis.
  • The incident highlights the influence of Rogan's commentary on his large and diverse audience.