This year’s U.S. presidential election has taken a new turn with the inclusion of MMA! After significant fan demand over time, Joe Rogan, who has been quite critical of Donald Trump and the Republican Party, has finally agreed to invite the ex-POTUS onto his podcast, ‘The Joe Rogan Experience.’ Rogan had previously been uncertain about hosting Trump, but he has changed his mind. This highly anticipated episode is set to drop this upcoming Friday and will reach millions of listeners.

Amid this news, #6 ranked UFC lightweight Micheal Chandler was unable to contain his excitement upon seeing Joe Rogan and Donald Trump together. He expressed his happiness in a recent tweet, stating, “Rogan x Trump on Friday.” He closed the message in a Barney Stinson-style declaration, saying, “This is legendary.”

As the election approaches, Trump’s appearance on JRE could further solidify his presence in the contest. For Joe Rogan, it was also a profitable move, as he previously debunked the idea of inviting Donald Trump on his podcast, once claiming, “I’ve said no every time. I don’t want to help him; I’m not interested in helping him.”However, now the tables have turned, leaving fans puzzled about the reason behind Rogan’s sudden change of heart regarding Trump.

What led Joe Rogan to change his stance on Donald Trump?

Donald Trump, during his time in office, was often seen as a ‘heel,’ but since leaving, people have started to recognize the work he did. The same can be said for Joe Rogan, who has shifted his perspective on Trump, stating, “He wasn’t a dictator.” In recent years, Trump has frequently been spotted attending UFC events alongside Dana White, the UFC head honcho and a close friend of Rogan.

This connection could be one reason why Joe Rogan has changed his stance on Trump, as the ex-POTUS has labeled himself an avid fight supporter, which resonates with Rogan, another devoted fight fan. Additionally, Rogan has been drawn to Trump’s humorous demeanor. He has further noted that he sees similarities between himself and Trump, which has led to a shift in his tone.

Rogan has recently appreciated Trump’s skill at gauging his audience, much like any comedian would. He said, “The thing that [Trump] does that he could do better than anybody alive is just riff. He could go out there and have a crowd of people, and he’s funny, man. He did an Elon [Musk] impression the other day; it was hilarious. He’s killing it. He kills like a comedian. It’s just like we don’t necessarily want that as the guy with his finger on the button.”

Now all attention is on this Friday when The Joe Rogan Experience releases the highly anticipated episode of their podcast, which has the potential to be groundbreaking in the podcasting landscape. As the release date nears, what’s your take on the upcoming episode? Drop your opinion below.