Joe Rogan disagrees with Trump's threat to make Canada US’ 51st state: 'The dumbest f***ing feud'

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: Joe Rogan has weighed in on the escalating tensions between the United States and Canada, voicing his disapproval of President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war with America’s northern neighbor.

Speaking on 'The Joe Rogan Experience' on March 14 with fellow comedian Michael Kosta, the 57-year-old podcaster made it clear that he finds the dispute unnecessary and counterproductive.

Joe Rogan slams US-Canada feud, rejects Trump’s ‘51st state’ idea

Joe Rogan, who previously voted for Trump and even hosted him on his podcast, did not hold back in criticizing the hostility between the two nations.

“Why are we upset at Canada? This is stupid, this over tariffs. We got to become friends with Canada again, this is so ridiculous,” Rogan said.

“I can't believe there is anti-American, anti-Canadian sentiment going on. It's the dumbest f****** feud.”

Despite his past support for Trump, Rogan distanced himself from the president’s suggestion that Canada could become the 51st state of the United States.

“I just want America and Canada to get along, I think it's ridiculous. And I don't think they should be our 51st state.”

Joe Rogan has shifted away from Trump since his election 

Joe Rogan’s comments mark a notable divergence from Trump, with whom he had aligned himself leading up to the last election, as per Daily Mail.

“(Elon Musk) makes what I think is the most compelling case for Trump you’ll hear, and I agree with him every step of the way," Rogan posted on X in November.

"For the record, yes, that’s an endorsement of Trump."

He was even present at the president’s inauguration in January, following Trump’s appearance on his podcast last October.

While he describes himself as a progressive and previously supported Bernie Sanders in 2016, Rogan has since voiced frustration with the Democratic Party, particularly on issues such as Covid policies and transgender rights.

Interestingly, while Rogan dismissed Canada as a potential 51st state, he did express openness to Greenland joining the US, an idea that Trump has floated in the past.

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney strikes back

Joe Rogan’s sentiments are somewhat in line with those of newly appointed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has taken a strong stance against Trump’s economic policies.

In a fiery speech to Liberal Party voters, Carney accused the US president of undermining Canada’s economy.

“Donald Trump, as we know, has put unjustified tariffs on what we build, on what we sell, on how we make a living,” Carney declared.

“He's attacking Canadian workers, families, and businesses. We cannot let him succeed. And we won’t.”

His remarks suggest a continuation of the public disputes initiated by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom Trump once mockingly referred to as the “Governor of Canada.”

In another incident, at his swearing-in ceremony in Ottawa as Canada’s 24th leader, Carney delivered a firm response to the US president’s annexation threats.

"We will never, ever, in any way shape or form, be part of the United States. America is not Canada," Carney declared, calling the notion "crazy," as per Sky News.

Emphasizing Canada’s distinct identity, he added, "We are very fundamentally a different country."

Trump’s trade war and Canada’s resistance

Trump’s latest policy move -- a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports -- has reportedly sparked outrage across Canada.

According to the White House, the tariffs are part of an effort to hold Canada “accountable to their promises of halting illegal immigration and stopping poisonous fentanyl and other drugs from flowing into our country.”

Despite Trump’s push for a closer economic relationship, and even a potential political union, polls indicate that the vast majority of Canadians are strongly opposed to the idea of joining the US. Surveys show that around 90% of Canadians reject the 51st-state concept outright.

However, there is a vocal minority in Canada’s oil-rich provinces that has expressed support for Trump’s energy policies, particularly his “Drill Baby Drill” approach.

Some of these individuals have even identified themselves as “51st-staters” - embracing the idea of deeper US integration.