Fact Check: Did Joe Rogan add 3M new podcast subscribers after announcing Donald Trump interview?
AUSTIN, TEXAS: A claim has been doing the rounds on social media that podcaster Joe Rogan gained a staggering 3 million new subscribers immediately after announcing an interview with former president Donald Trump, who is campaigning as the 2024 Republican presidential candidate.
This rumor has gained traction on social media, with the Facebook page America - Love It Or Leave It posting the assertion on October 24: "Joe Rogan has picked up 3 million new subscribers since announcing the big interview with 45," as per Snopes.
Claim that Joe Rogan’s subscriber count spiked by 3M is a satirical post
As of the time of writing, this post had garnered 2,800 reactions and 1,000 comments, with some users taking the statement at face value.
For instance, one commenter expressed support, saying, "This is how popular the peoples president is [sic] everyone take notice!!!"
However, despite the post's popularity and its viral nature, there is no evidence to support the claim that 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast witnessed a 3 million subscriber surge in response to the announcement.
The claim that Rogan’s subscriber count spiked by 3 million is unsubstantiated and appears to be a satirical post from the America - Love It Or Leave It Facebook page.
This page, along with a network of related sites, operates under the satirical umbrella organization America's Last Line of Defense (ALLOD).
ALLOD describes its content as humorous and fictitious, often posting statements that are intended to entertain rather than inform.
A closer look at the Facebook page's biography reveals a disclaimer, stating: "Nothing on this page is real".
Despite this transparency, some social media users have shared the content as if it were factual.
The rumor surrounding Rogan's alleged subscriber boost after announcing the Trump interview aligns with ALLOD’s pattern of creating attention-grabbing yet untrue posts.
These satirical stories are crafted with the intent to go viral, often leveraging artificial-intelligence (AI) writing tools to enhance engagement through shock value or controversy.
In this instance, the fictional story gained momentum online as people anticipated Rogan’s conversation with Trump, which was expected to cover a variety of political and cultural topics as the former president campaigns for another term in office.
Satirical claims like these from ALLOD have been addressed by fact-checking organizations before. Past posts by the network have made similar fabricated statements, including one that claimed podcast host Howard Stern lost 1 million subscribers after interviewing Trump’s Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump appears on Joe Rogan's podcast for lengthy interview
While the rumor regarding Joe Rogan's subscriber count is unfounded, it is true that Donald Trump recently appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast for a lengthy interview that covered a range of topics, many of which Trump has addressed throughout his 2024 campaign.
The three-hour conversation aired Friday night, October 25, and was heavily promoted, drawing significant attention from both Rogan's fanbase and Trump supporters.
The discussion attracted viewers for its candid and unfiltered approach, hallmarks of Rogan’s interview style, which often appeals to audiences who favor alternative media sources over traditional news outlets.
The episode was released around 10 pm and was streamed on multiple platforms, including Rogan’s widely popular YouTube channel, where boasts over 17 million subscribers.
The duration of the interview, however, caused logistical challenges for Trump.
After wrapping up the recording, Trump reportedly arrived several hours late to a scheduled campaign rally in Traverse City, Michigan. Frustrated by the delay, several attendees left the venue before he arrived.
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