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Joe Rogan's Political Hot Potato: Why His RFK Jr. Support is Sparking All the Drama!

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Joe Rogan stirred the pot by supporting RFK Jr. over Trump, but hey, was it even an endorsement? 🤔 Check out this political rollercoaster!

Podcaster Joe Rogan has found himself in the eye of a political storm after voicing his support for independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Rogan, a former comedian and UFC commentator turned influential media personality, emphasized that his support was not necessarily an endorsement. This distinction wasn’t enough to prevent a social media frenzy and backlash from Trump supporters, who felt slighted by Rogan’s comments.

The former president didn’t hold back his thoughts on the matter. Trump took to social media to confront Rogan, hinting at a possible negative reception for the podcaster at future events. “It will be interesting to see how loudly Joe Rogan gets BOOED,” Trump commented, clearly irritated by Rogan’s preference for RFK Jr. over himself. Adding fuel to the fire, some Kamala Harris supporters seized the moment to celebrate what they interpreted as Rogan’s endorsement of RFK Jr., despite his clarifications.

In an episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Rogan elaborated on his reasons for favoring Kennedy. According to Rogan, RFK Jr. presented a more reasonable and appealing option compared to the other major party candidates. Rogan’s preference is notably controversial, considering his history of voicing vaccine conspiracy theories—a topic Kennedy also has strong opinions on. This alignment on certain controversial issues might explain Rogan’s affinity for RFK Jr.

While Rogan’s support has ignited widespread debate, the podcaster maintains that his political commentary is often taken out of context. He argues that his opinions are not endorsements but rather expressions of his personal viewpoints. Yet, the ripple effect of his statements is undeniable, as it has managed to ruffle feathers across the political spectrum.

**Interesting Fact 1:** Joe Rogan's podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” has an estimated 11 million listeners per episode, making it one of the most influential platforms for political commentary today. This explains why his comments can have such significant repercussions in the political landscape.

**Interesting Fact 2:** Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, is known for his environmental activism and outspoken views on vaccines. His controversial opinions on public health have made him a polarizing figure, just like Rogan. This common ground could be why Rogan finds Kennedy’s candidacy so compelling.

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Joe Rogan Says RFK Jr. Support Was Not an Endorsement (Hollywood Reporter)

Joe Rogan says Robert F. Kennedy support wasn't an endorsement as he faces backlash from Donald Trump supporters for podcast comments.

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Trump hits back at Joe Rogan over RFK Jr. nod (Axios)

"It will be interesting to see how loudly Joe Rogan gets BOOED," the former president wrote.

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Joe Rogan says he supports RFK Jr: 'Much more reasonable and ... (USA TODAY)

Notable podcaster Joe Rogan said he supports independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

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Trump fires back at Rogan over praising RFK Jr. (The Hill)

Former President Trump shot back at podcaster Joe Rogan after he praised Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week.

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Joe Rogan's RFK Jr. Endorsement Welcomed by Kamala Harris ... (Newsweek)

Some supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris are celebrating Joe Rogan's endorsement of independent candidate RFK Jr.

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Joe Rogan calls RFK Jr the only candidate 'that makes sense to me' (The Guardian)

Podcaster who has also voiced vaccine conspiracy theories gives support to independent candidate for president.

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Joe Rogan says he supports RFK Jr. over Trump, Harris (KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com)

Podcaster Joe Rogan threw his weight behind independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over either of the major party candidates.

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Trump Lashes Out At Joe Rogan For Backing RFK Jr. (Forbes)

The host of the ultra-popular “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast said he would support RFK Jr. over Trump for president.

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Joe Rogan Says He Has Not Endorsed Robert Kennedy Jr. — But ... (Deadline)

In his post today, Rogan also sought to temper his earlier comments by offering words of praise for the former president. “I also think Trump raising his fist ...

Trump, MAGA turns on Joe Rogan after he praised RFK Jr. | CNN ... (CNN)

Trump warns Joe Rogan he will be booed at UFC fights after Rogan praised RFK Jr. on his podcast. The NewsNight panel discusses Rogan's response and how this ...

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Donald Trump attacked Joe Rogan over podcaster's praise of RFK Jr. (Business Insider)

Joe Rogan on Friday said his praise of RFK Jr. was "not an endorsement" after Donald Trump and his allies attacked the podcaster.

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Donald Trump Turns on Joe Rogan (Newsweek)

Donald Trump attacked Joe Rogan after the commentator described himself as a fan of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his podcast.

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Trump tells his supporters what to do about Joe Rogan (nj.com)

The mega podcaster walked back his endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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