Joe Rogan has publicly backed Donald Trump in his bid for the White House, confirming on social media platform X that billionaire Elon Musk had convinced him with the “most compelling argument for Trump.” Rogan, known for his massive following and influence, wrote, “For the record, yes, that’s an endorsement of Trump,” and shared a clip of his recent interview with Musk, in which the two discussed their thoughts on Trump’s controversial reputation Trump and how the media had, in Rogan’s words, “painted Trump as a monster.”
Rogan’s endorsement came shortly after Trump’s guest appearance on The Joe Rogan experiencewhere the former president held a three-hour conversation on topics from the 2020 election to his perceived mistakes during his first term. During the podcast, Trump repeated unproven claims that the 2020 election was “rigged,” but reversed when asked for concrete evidence. This conversation has since been viewed more than 45 million times on YouTube and is attracting a lot of attention as the November elections approach.

In the interview, Rogan and Musk reflected on Trump’s career, both expressing a mix of criticism and admiration. Musk shared a memorable moment from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where Trump was openly mocked by then-President Obama. Musk, who attended the dinner, said he could visibly see Trump’s anger, suggesting the experience only strengthened Trump’s determination to succeed. Rogan intervened, suggesting that Trump’s resilience and willingness to withstand criticism had only fueled his ambition.
Musk and Rogan discussed the criticism Trump has faced, with Rogan arguing that the portrayal of Trump as a “monster” is exaggerated. He suggested that Trump’s shortcomings are often emphasized in a way that overlooks his qualities as a fighter, especially when compared to the expectations placed on other political figures. Musk agreed, noting that Trump’s treatment at the Correspondents’ Dinner seemed excessive and only strengthened his commitment to the presidency.
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Previously, Rogan faced backlash from Trump supporters when he voiced his support for then-independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr, who ultimately withdrew from the race and endorsed Trump. After Kennedy’s departure, Rogan made it clear that he did not officially support Kennedy, but that his comments had already led to tensions.
Trump has enthusiastically embraced Rogan’s endorsement, acknowledging it at a rally in Pittsburgh on Monday. “Joe Rogan just endorsed me,” Trump announced to a cheering crowd, adding, “He’s not one to make endorsements, but he did make an endorsement.” The former president also praised Rogan, Musk and political commentator Megyn Kelly, who has similarly expressed support for him.

Despite Rogan’s recent endorsement, the Trump campaign is well aware of the challenges ahead. Trump faces Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who has also tapped into celebrity support, with figures including Lebron James, Oprah Winfrey and Taylor Swift backing her campaign. Harris reportedly reached out to Rogan’s team for a possible interview, albeit only under strict time and location restrictions, which ultimately led to a missed opportunity.