The 78-year-old Donald Trump’s appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast in the crucial final phase of the election served as a tactical advantage, enabling him to clinch a landmark victory as the 47th President of the United States. He overcame Kamala Harris, who, despite significant backing from A-list celebrities, could not match Trump’s momentum. Learning from his 2020 election loss amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic downturn, Donald Trump was cautious not to repeat his past mistakes. This updated approach proved effective, though surprisingly, these strategic changes did not come from his campaign team.

So, who was the driving force behind Donald Trump’s refreshed strategy? Well, it’s none other than his youngest son, Barron Trump, a student at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Throughout his father’s campaign, Barron worked diligently behind the scenes as Trump’s “podcast advisor,” orchestrating appearances on influential platforms like The Joe Rogan Experience, The Theo Von Podcast, Impaulsive with Logan Paul, and others to engage with ‘Gen Z’ and millennial voters. This strategic move ultimately contributed to bolstering his father’s path to victory.

In episode #2219 of JRE, Donald Trump revealed to Rogan that it was Barron who insisted he join the podcast, saying, “He knows all about you; he knows about guys I’d never even heard of. He said, ‘Dad, you don’t know how big they are. They’re big, you know?’ He told me how big. I said, ‘Who the hell is he like Ross did?’ He said, ‘Dad, he’s a great guy.” In the months leading up to the election, Trump had even strictly advised his campaign staff to “call Barron” before scheduling any podcast interviews.

While much of the credit for Donald Trump’s surge in popularity as an internet and podcast sensation goes to his youngest son, securing a spot on The Joe Rogan Experience wasn’t easy. This is due in part to Rogan and Trump’s contentious relationship in the past. So, who broke the ice between Donald Trump and Joe Rogan?

Dana White comes clean about bringing Trump to JRE

UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan has publicly shared his views on Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Despite his 25-year friendship with UFC president Dana White, Rogan has had his reservations about having Trump on his podcast, even though he had the opportunity. Rogan explained, “I’ve had the opportunity to have him on my show more than once, I’ve said no every time. I don’t want to help him, I’m not interested in helping him.” Since Trump’s exit from the White House, Rogan’s criticism of Trump’s policies has intensified, with Rogan frequently sharing his views on his podcast.

While initially hesitant to invite Trump onto his show, it didn’t stop him from hosting Donald Trump’s political rival, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during which Rogan remarked that Kennedy “makes sense” to him. This remark drew a sharp response from Trump, who took to social media, writing, “I will be interested to see how loudly Joe Rogan gets booed the next time he enters the UFC ring.”

Despite the growing friction, Rogan attempted to ease the tension by clarifying that his comment was merely a personal opinion, not an endorsement. Even so, no one expected to witness the duo ever meeting face-to-face. But the situation took an unexpected turn as Trump finally made his long-awaited appearance on JRE.

The credit for this meeting goes to their mutual friend, Dana White, who encouraged Trump to go forward owing to the massive appeal and power of JRE. In an interview, White explained, “I pushed hard for him to do that interview because that’s the setting he needs to be in every time he does an interview. With the mainstream media, it’s all the same bulls**t, and I knew that he and Rogan would sit down. More importantly, I knew they would like each other.”

Now, all eyes are on Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, who at just 18, is demonstrating a level of maturity and insight typically seen in seasoned professionals. Consider how much his political savvy and strategic thinking must have grown from working closely with his father’s team. What are your thoughts on this? Drop your opinion below.