AUSTIN, TEXAS: The relationship between Joe Rogan and Donald Trump may not be widely acknowledged as a close friendship, but there is undoubtedly a level of familiarity and mutual respect between these two noteworthy figures. Throughout his career, Rogan has been known to voice his strong opposition to Donald Trump's primary political adversary, Joe Biden, making his stance on the matter quite evident.
In addition, Rogan has utilized his highly influential podcast platform to promote various conservative thinkers who share similar viewpoints as Trump himself. It is hardly surprising, then, that the former president publicly defended Rogan when he faced controversy for using a racial slur. Trump's show of support for Rogan demonstrates a clear rapport between the two men.
'Joe Rogan is not a racist'
Making an appearance on the popular Nelk boys' 'FULL SEND' podcast, Trump took the opportunity to express his unwavering belief that Joe Rogan is not a racist. Going even further, he voiced his discontent with the prevalent tendency to label anyone who opposes liberal ideologies as automatically racist, a label that he found deeply hurtful.
Trump's precise words on the matter clearly showcased his support for Rogan. "Joe Rogan is not a racist. Okay?" he said. This unequivocal statement speaks volumes about the genuine belief Trump holds regarding Rogan's character and intentions.
Moreover, when questioned about his personal experience of being labeled as a racist, Trump offered further insight into his perspective. Trump explained how in the past, being called a racist was an immensely distressing accusation. However, he highlighted the unfortunate reality that in today's political climate, the term "racist" is carelessly thrown around to brand anyone who disagrees with the opposing side. Trump eloquently described this situation as the transformative power of the word, as it has increasingly lost its gravity and significance.
He said, "Well, it used to be a terrible reaction, but now it's... everybody is called a racist today. Anybody that's the enemy of the other side, people that are the exact opposite of racist are called racist. And it's a very hurtful word, but it's lost a lot of its meaning."
Trump ardently defended Rogan against allegations of racism, highlighting the tendency to recklessly label anyone who opposes certain ideologies as "racist" as both hurtful and devoid of true meaning. This public display of support from a former president affirms the bond and respect between these two influential figures.
Donald Trump and Joe Rogan shook hands
Despite their previous conflicts, former President Donald Trump and podcast host Joe Rogan shared a friendly moment at a UFC fight in Las Vegas. Trump, who is currently leading the Republican presidential field, made a grand entrance at UFC 290 and was warmly received by the audience. In a surprising turn of events, Trump spotted Rogan, approached him, and the two exchanged a cordial handshake. It's important to note that Rogan had declined Trump's multiple invitations to be a guest on his popular podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience.'
