This year, Joe Rogan’s role in potentially influencing Donald Trump’s bid to become the 47th President of the United States cannot be overlooked. The UFC color commentator, who was once a staunch critic of the Republican Party and Trump in particular, had previously declined to host the business mogul on his podcast. Speaking to Mediaite two years ago, Rogan stated, “I’ve said no every time. I don’t want to help him. I’m not interested in helping him.”

So, what has changed? What led Rogan to seemingly warm up to Trump and his policies? Could it be his friendship with UFC boss Dana White, a known Trump ally, or is there something deeper behind Rogan’s shift in stance? Let’s dive deeper to uncover the reasons.

Why did Joe Rogan switch to supporting Donald Trump?

Joe Rogan’s shift toward Donald Trump appears to be rooted in the old adage, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Rogan shared this perspective last week on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, during episode #2226, while speaking with comedian Theo Von. Reflecting on his past stance, Rogan said, “Back then, I was like, ‘I don’t want to be a part of this.’ Too many people were angry, too many people pissed off. I was like, ‘I don’t need to,’ and I didn’t pay attention to it enough. I didn’t pay attention to, um, the way they were misrepresenting things he had said enough. Yeah, I didn’t really… My wake-up call was when they went after me.”

The podcaster was referencing the 2021 CNN-COVID-19 controversy, where Joe Rogan told his 13.1 million podcast listeners that he treated his COVID-19 virus using ivermectin, a d-ug primarily known as a veterinary dewormer. The statement drew harsh criticism from CNN, which accused him of spreading misinformation. The fallout from this controversy had a profound impact on Rogan, who had supposedly been more of a Democrat.

However, Rogan’s feud with CNN—a network widely recognized for its left-leaning liberal stance and alignment with Democratic ideals—marked a turning point. The clash seemingly prompted the commentator to reevaluate his position, eventually aligning himself with Donald Trump and the Republican Party, as he found himself opposing those who had previously criticized or misrepresented him. Now that you understand the pivotal shift in Rogan’s stance, if you’d like to dive deeper into how this controversy began, continue reading the article.

Joe Rogan-CNN ‘horse dewormer’ controversy: start to finish

Joe Rogan, known for his ‘jack of all trades‘ approach, didn’t shy away from sharing unconventional and often controversial thoughts, especially during the pandemic era when fear gripped much of the world. Rogan was particularly outspoken against young people taking the COVID-19 vaccine. However, when he contracted COVID-19 himself, he turned to ivermectin, a d-ug that the FDA had not approved for COVID treatment. Ivermectin, typically used in veterinary medicine for treating livestock like cows and horses, is sometimes prescribed to humans for specific conditions, but only under rare circumstances.

Rogan’s statement about using ivermectin made headlines, and CNN quickly took issue with his remarks, accusing him of promoting a horse dewormer. Rogan, not one to back down, boldly responded, “Do I have to sue CNN?” He further clarified, “They keep saying I’m taking horse dewormer. I literally got it from a doctor. It’s an American company. They won the Nobel Prize in 2015 for use in human beings.”

Although the matter seemed to settle for a while, it resurfaced when CNN’s chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, appeared on Rogan’s podcast. Rogan wasted no time in confronting Gupta, asking, “Does it bother you that the network you work for… just outright lied about me taking horse dewormer?” Gupta, acknowledging the situation, apologized on behalf of CNN but did not explain why the network had misrepresented Rogan’s use of the d-ug.

Now, with Joe Rogan shifting toward Donald Trump and making waves through his podcast, his influence is being felt across America and the internet. What’s your take on the growing Joe Rogan-Donald Trump connection? Would you want to see former President Trump back on The Joe Rogan Experience? Drop your opinion below.