Elon Musk says Joe Rogan's interview with Trump 'will happen' despite his 'not a Trump supporter' remark

Joe Rogan has previously been reluctant to have Donald Trump on his show
UPDATED OCT 12, 2024
Elon Musk claimed podcaster Joe Rogan will interview former president Donald Trump (Getty Images)
Elon Musk claimed podcaster Joe Rogan will interview former president Donald Trump (Getty Images)

BASTROP, TEXAS: Elon Musk has stirred excitement by claiming that Donald Trump will be interviewed on Joe Rogan’s podcast 'The Joe Rogan Experience' before the upcoming November election.

Responding to a post on X by Zero Hedge, which pointed out that Rogan has “just 25 days” to interview Donald Trump before Election Day, Musk confidently replied, “It will happen.”



 

Growing pressure for a Donald Trump appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast

Elon Musk did not elaborate on the details of when or how this much-anticipated Joe Rogan interview with Donald Trump will take place.

His claims come amid calls for the former president to appear on Rogan’s wildly popular podcast have intensified, particularly from conservative pundits who see it as a platform that could boost Trump’s campaign as his podcast is known for drawing massive viewership.

Musk himself has been a guest multiple times and his most recent appearance, just three months ago, has already gathered 2.9 million views.

Joe Rogan’s previous hesitation on hosting Donald Trump

Despite the growing demand, Joe Rogan has previously been reluctant to have the Republican presidential nominee on his show.

In a 2022 interview with Lex Fridman, Rogan explained his decision to turn down multiple opportunities to interview Trump.

Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan previously hesitated to interview Donald Trump (Getty Images)

 “I’m not a Trump supporter in any way, shape, or form. I’ve had the opportunity to have him on my show more than once, I’ve said no every time," said Trump.

"I don’t want to help him," he added.

However, Rogan’s stance seems to have softened as recently he told in a podcast episode with Patrick Bet-David that he would now be open to interviewing Trump.

“At a certain point in time, it’s just like, it would be interesting to hear his perspective on a lot of things,” said the podcaster, according to Mediaite.

Donald Trump’s comments on Joe Rogan

Although Joe Rogan has expressed his willingness to interview Donald Trump, the former president has downplayed the idea that he has been actively seeking an appearance.

In an interview with Lex Fridman, Trump denied ever asking to be on Rogan’s podcast, despite the podcaster’s earlier comments about turning him down.

In August, Trump also took a dig at Rogan in August after the UFC commentator expressed support for Robert F Kennedy Jr, though Trump dismissed any suggestion of tension between the two.

“I don’t think there was any tension. I’ve always liked him, but I don’t know him. I only see him when I walk into the arena with Dana [White] and I shake his hand,”  said the former president.

“I think he’s good at what he does, but I don’t know about doing his podcast. I guess I’d do it, but I haven’t been asked and I’m not asking them. I’m not asking anybody," he added.

The SpaceX CEO has openly endorsed Trump and has been floated by the 78-year-old politician as the head of a proposed “government efficiency commission,” which Musk would lead to recommend reforms to cut down on wasteful government spending.

MORE STORIES

Gavin Newsom’s ICE comments on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' faced backlash as Stephen Miller tied them to a deadly Dallas facility shooting
18 hours ago
Donald Trump said UN officials 'ought to be ashamed,' adding he will send a letter to the Secretary General demanding an immediate investigation
22 hours ago
JD Vance said that Democrats like Gavin Newsom and the left-wing media fuel violence by spreading lies about law enforcement
23 hours ago
The display shows black-and-white presidential portraits in gold frames, but Joe Biden is replaced with an autopen signing his signature
1 day ago
The FBI confirmed the Dallas ICE shooting is a targeted assault after Joshua Jahn allegedly killed two detainees before turning the gun on himself
1 day ago
Local residents say they never want to see Lance Twiggs again, even as his dusty car and abandoned Amazon packages sit as reminders of the couple
1 day ago
Brilyn Hollyhand recalled Charlie Kirk’s lasting advice, later echoed by Donald Trump at Kirk’s memorial, saying it drives his fight today
2 days ago
Charlie Kirk predicted a Trump-Elon Musk reunion, and at Kirk’s memorial, the two leaders met, hinting at reconciliation after past disputes
3 days ago
The five bills Gavin Newsom signed made California the first state to bar federal officers, including ICE, from hiding their identities
4 days ago
The controversial post from Gavin Newsom’s office sparked bipartisan backlash and forced federal agents to step in
4 days ago