Joe Rogan has reportedly declined multiple requests from Donald Trump’s team to have the former president as a guest on his popular Spotify podcast.
Despite a significant portion of Rogan’s 11 million listeners supporting Trump, the podcaster has asserted that he is not a Trump supporter and has no interest in giving him a platform. Even after a recent encounter where they were seen shaking hands during a UFC fight in Las Vegas, Trump’s camp remains eager to secure a sit-down interview with Rogan.
In an attempt to persuade Rogan, one of Trump’s informal advisers, Roger Stone, has even suggested a UFC-style cage match between them. Trump’s camp believes that a discussion with Rogan on his blockbuster podcast would attract a considerable audience, considering both Rogan and Trump’s significant presence in the new media world.
Despite facing criticism himself for spreading COVID conspiracies, Rogan has been steadfast in his refusal to entertain Trump on his show. He has publicly stated that he is not interested in helping Trump and does not support him in any way. Trump, however, appears undeterred by the rejection, as he reportedly values Rogan’s opinion and considers his mild criticism more valuable than praise from politicians.
Neither Trump nor Rogan has commented on the matter yet.
