AUSTIN, TEXAS: In a recent installment of the 'Joe Rogan Experience' podcast, renowned podcaster Joe Rogan delved into his speculations concerning the potential downfall of President Joe Biden before the 2024 election. Rogan's theory states that amidst brewing scandals, Biden's political fate may be sealed, yet he also dismisses California Governor Gavin Newsom as an unsuitable replacement for the presidency. Throughout his podcast, Rogan consistently criticizes Biden, portraying him as an inadequate leader, and openly voices his conviction that the Democrats will ultimately find a different candidate to address what he perceives as Biden's flaws.
Rogan has launched into a scathing critique of President Biden, vehemently accusing him of dishonesty across various fronts. He specifically highlights Biden's untruthfulness on numerous issues, resulting in diminished trust among certain segments of the population. Additionally, Rogan attributes a range of current global controversies, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, to Biden's actions and decisions. Notably, in a prior episode, Rogan even went as far as accusing Biden of fabricating his educational background, further solidifying his perception of the president as someone who cannot be relied upon to exhibit transparency and truthfulness.
'We just need a better representation'
During a recent discussion with Canadian professor Gad Saad on his podcast, Rogan carefully observed the investigation surrounding President Biden's alleged involvement in his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. Rogan acknowledged that the accusations against the president seemed to hold significant weight and validity. In light of these contentious allegations, he ventured into speculation, suggesting that certain Democratic leaders could potentially seize upon the controversy as an opportunity to put forward an alternative candidate for the presidency.
Moreover, Rogan proposed that revealing such information about a president's potential mental impairments could serve as an effective strategy to remove them from office. In his analysis, he hinted at the notion that if a president were deemed to be "mentally compromised" exposing this vulnerability could trigger a desire among certain factions within the Democratic Party to seek a replacement who is perceived as mentally fit and capable. He speculated that some party members might hold the belief that a significant portion of the electorate would steadfastly vote for the Democratic Party, regardless of the candidate, and thus, they might consider the need for a more competent representation to ensure the party's success and influence in the political landscape.
Rogan said, "It also seems like if this is all coming out, what a good way to remove a president that is mentally compromised. It seems like if you were in the Democratic Party and you thought like, ‘Listen, there’s a certain amount of people that are going to vote blue no matter who, we just need a better representation.’”
According to Rogan, selecting US Vice President Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate would be unfavorable, as he believed she would not secure a victory, and people would be highly hesitant to cast their votes in her favor. The host's reasoning stemmed from his perception of Harris's communication skills over the past three years, which he described as bewildering and potentially off-putting to potential voters.
Canadian professor Gad Saad humorously suggested another potential replacement for Biden, proposing "Californian Justin Trudeau" as an option, referring to Gavin Newsom. However, Rogan responded by expressing his reservations about Newsom's suitability for the presidency, attributing it to his perceived poor governance of California, which left the state vulnerable to various issues. Despite this, Rogan acknowledged that Newsom does possess adept skills in propagating favorable messages to the public.
Rogan elaborated on his concerns about Newsom's leadership by citing statistics about the growing number of people in California contemplating moving out of the state. He mentioned a survey where 4 out of 10 respondents expressed thoughts of leaving. Rogan himself considered leaving California during the riots in 2020 following George Floyd's death, as he perceived the situation heading towards chaos.
The podcast host critiqued California's policies, particularly the far-left approach to crime and homelessness, which led to stores having to lock up their merchandise for security purposes. He described the situation as madness, with numerous businesses closing down to distance themselves from the escalating issues. Rogan expressed frustration at the lack of course correction or readjustment in the state's policies, emphasizing the need to address the concerns of disenfranchised individuals while also ensuring public safety and combating crime.
Rogan said, "It’s f**king madness. There’s so many businesses that are closing down, they don’t want to be a part of it anymore. I don’t like when I don’t see any course correction, I don’t see any readjustment, I don’t see any ‘Hey, we need to take care of disenfranchised people, but we also need to keep our streets safe, and we have to stop crime.'"
'Depends on who the FBI wants'
Rogan's speculations regarding Biden's potential downfall and the prospect of Democratic leaders considering an alternative candidate sparked intense discussions among listeners. One user wrote, "Ok, bootlicker." Another user wrote, "Depends on who the fbi wants as next president." A user stated, "He ain’t lying." A user commented, "OH NO ITS RIGHT WING EXTREMISM EVERYONE ORANGE MAN BAD." Another user commented, "Newsom will be worse."
