Tension Between Trump and Joe Rogan? 45 Finally Speaks Out on Potential Election-Changing Move
In a recent interview on the “Lex Fridman Podcast,” former President Donald Trump mentioned that he has not been invited to appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast and does not expect an invitation soon. This comment follows discussions about potential tension between Trump and Rogan, particularly after Rogan spoke positively about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent candidate. Trump dismissed notions of any discord, stating that he likes Rogan, though they are not well-acquainted. He reiterated that he is not actively seeking an appearance on Rogan’s show.
The idea of a Trump-Rogan interview has sparked interest, with suggestions that it could serve as a strategic opportunity for Trump to connect with independent voters. However, Rogan, in previous comments, expressed his lack of interest in promoting Trump. Popular reactions on social media have encouraged Rogan to invite Trump onto his show, suggesting that such a conversation could be significant for both individuals and their audiences.
Fans of former President Donald Trump and popular podcaster Joe Rogan might be hoping for a meeting of the minds between the two.
But judging by a Trump interview released to social media on Tuesday, those fans could be waiting a long time.
In fact, Trump said Rogan hasn’t invited him, and he didn’t seem to be expecting an invitation anytime soon.
Trump’s statement came in an interview on the “Lex Fridman Podcast,” which has been a platform for luminaries from the left and right, like Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson.
Host Lex Fridman noted that there appeared to be “tension” between Trump and Rogan after Rogan spoke positively last month about then-independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In a social media post on Aug. 9, Trump mused, “It will be interesting to see how loudly Joe Rogan gets BOOED the next time he enters the UFC Ring??? MAGA2024.”
But in his response to Fridman, Trump downplayed any talk of tension.
The interview is below. The Rogan segment starts about the 27:15 mark:
Here’s my conversation with @realDonaldTrump
It’s here on X in full, and is up everywhere else too. Links in comment.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:09 – Psychology of winning and losing
3:51 – Politics is a dirty game
5:28 – Business vs politics
8:04 – War in Ukraine
9:53 -… pic.twitter.com/64pCfH8JPs— Lex Fridman (@lexfridman) September 3, 2024
Fridman, who said he counts Rogan as a friend, said he thought that Trump’s post was “a bit unfair” and that he would love to see Trump sit for a visit on Rogan’s podcast.
“I don’t think there was any tension,” Trump said. “I’ve always like him, but I don’t know him.”
He said he only sees Rogan at Ultimate Fighting Championship events, “and I shake his hand.”
There’s little doubt a Trump-Rogan podcast interview would be a momentous occasion — for both the men involved, as well as all inquiring Americans.
For Trump, it would be an outreach to the independent minded but reachable voters he needs that would probably equal or surpass the endorsement he received from RFK Jr. on Aug. 23.
For Rogan, it would be a break from his own statement to Fridman, reported by Newsweek in July 2022, that he was not interested in helping Trump.
.@joerogan (2022): “By the way, I’m not a Trump supporter in any way, shape, or form. I’ve had the opportunity to have him on my show more than once, — I’ve said no every time. I don’t want to help him … I’m not interested in helping him.”
Joe Rogan could have had Trump on and… pic.twitter.com/wCa7tFXAjk
— KrimsonNews (@KrimsonNews) May 16, 2024
In his talk with Fridman, Trump said he hadn’t been asked to be on Rogan’s podcast and wouldn’t be the first one to make the move.
“I think he’s good at what he does, but I don’t know if I’d be on his podcast.
“I guess I’d do it, but I haven’t been asked, and I’m not asking them, you know? I’m not asking anybody.”
The potential for a Trump-Rogan interview — however remote — definitely got attention.
Great job Lex!
Now it’s your turn, @joerogan.
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 3, 2024
“Great job Lex,” conservative commentator Nick Sorter wrote on X.
“Now it’s your turn, @joerogan.”
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