Pittsburgh: Popular podcast host Joe Rogan has endorsed Donald Trump for president, making the announcement after a podcast episode featuring X owner Elon Musk. The endorsement was revealed on Monday when Rogan expressed his agreement with Musk’s arguments in favor of Trump.
According to Anadolu Agency, Rogan took to X to declare his support, stating, “He (Elon Musk) makes what I think is the most compelling case for Trump you’ll hear, and I agree with him every step of the way. For the record, yes, that’s an endorsement of Trump.” This post quickly gained traction, amassing over 200,000 likes and 10 million views within just two hours.
In response to the endorsement, Trump, while speaking at a rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, acknowledged Rogan’s support. “It just came over the wires that Joe Rogan just endorsed me, is that great. Thank you, Joe. That’s so nice,” Trump said to his supporters, expressing his gratitude.
Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, is one of the most influential globally, wi
th a significant following of over 19 million on Instagram and 13 million on X. He had previously hosted Trump on his podcast in October, further solidifying his connection with the former president.
The endorsement comes at a crucial time, just ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election, which features a contest between Trump and Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris.