Joe Rogan recently added another feather in his illustrious cap by bringing former President Donald Trump onto The Joe Rogan Experience—an episode that became an instant sensation. Known for his no-nonsense style, the UFC color commentator had previously expressed reluctance about hosting Trump, making this high-profile interview even more noteworthy.

However, while millions tuned in to watch, there are some behind-the-scenes moments that fans might not be aware of. This fact came to light when Bryan Callen and Brendan Schaub recently shared an exciting glimpse of what was happening off-camera during an episode of their podcast, adding another layer to the story behind this iconic piece of pop and culture.

Brendan Schaub was surprised about Trump and his arrival on JRE

On a recent episode of The Fighter and the Kid, Bryan Callen and Brendan Schaub dove into the behind-the-scenes details of Joe Rogan’s groundbreaking JRE episode #2219 with former President Donald Trump. Schaub, still visibly impressed, recalled his surprise at the overwhelming security presence that accompanied Trump to the studio.

“I thought it was fascinating because we’re coming in right after Trump,” Schaub shared. “We’re talking to Jaime and the security guys… the amount of security Trump had, like 200 people. Jaime said it was so packed in Rogan’s studio—which isn’t huge—that you had to keep saying, ‘Excuse me,’ just to move around. Trump had, like, 60 armed guards.”

Adding to the surreal setting, Callen jokingly described the Navy SEALs on Trump’s security team as looking like “Robocops,” emphasizing the high-intensity atmosphere of that day. Though the JRE episode appeared calm and conversational on YouTube, Rogan’s ability to stay composed amidst the intense security presence speaks volumes.

It is no surprise that Trump would require extensive security, especially considering his near-assassination experience during a rally in Pennsylvania, where a shot narrowly grazed his ear before the Secret Service intervened. Given this incident and a second assassination attempt—something Rogan also mentioned on the show—Trump’s decision to bring 200 guards, including around 60 armed personnel, is understandable. 

Joe Rogan surprised Israel Adesanya by revealing Trump’s second assassination attempt

In JRE MMA Show episode #164, Joe Rogan sat down with Israel Adesanya for an in-depth conversation, during which the UFC commentator revealed a shocking detail: former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped two assassination attempts. Rogan shared, “There was a second assassination attempt,” leaving Izzy stunned. Rogan then recounted a particularly intense incident where a man, allegedly armed with an AK-47, hid in the bushes for 12 hours, waiting for Trump and eventually clashing with Secret Service agents.

When Adesanya asked for more details, Rogan explained, “The Secret Service shot at him. He fled—didn’t shoot back, just ran. Then they caught him. This was a guy who had previously gone to fight in Ukraine, a complete lunatic, and somehow managed to be heavily armed, even though he was a convicted felon.” Rogan emphasized that despite the severity of the event, it barely stayed in the news for more than a few days.

The would-be assailant reportedly faced five charges after being spotted by a Secret Service agent who noticed a rifle barrel among the bushes while inspecting the golf course ahead of Trump’s arrival. Given these experiences, it’s clear why Trump’s current security is so extensive.

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