Joe Rogan to interview Donald Trump despite once saying he's 'not interested in helping him'

AUSTIN, TEXAS: Former president Donald Trump is expected to appear on the 'Joe Rogan Experience' podcast on Friday, October 25.

The interview will reportedly take place at Rogan’s studio in Austin, Texas.

Joe Rogan's schedule for Donald Trump's interview and previous comments on former president 

According to Politico, a source familiar with the plans confirmed the recording is set for Friday, October 25.

The Wall Street Journal also verified the information through a campaign official, further confirming that Trump will join Joe Rogan for the interview on the same date.

Despite the upcoming interview, Rogan has previously expressed that he is not supportive of Trump.

In 2022, Rogan remarked, "I’m not a Trump supporter in any way, shape, or form."

He added, "I’ve had the opportunity to have him on my show more than once, I’ve said no every time. I don’t want to help him, I’m not interested in helping him."

In August, Trump criticized Rogan after the podcaster stated that politicians, except for Robert F Kennedy Jr, are manipulative.

Trump responded with a social media post, saying, "It will be interesting to see how loudly Joe Rogan gets BOOED the next time he enters the UFC Ring??? MAGA2024."

Donald Trump's approach to reaching younger voters

Donald Trump has made efforts to appeal to younger voters, particularly men, by appearing on popular podcasts.

Recently, he has participated in interviews with podcasters like 'Adin Ross', the 'Lex Fridman Podcast', and Theo Von’s 'This Past Weekend'.

Trump also appeared on the 'Six Feet Under' podcast hosted by wrestler Mark Calaway, known as The Undertaker.

In contrast, Trump has avoided traditional media outlets. He notably backed out of a '60 Minutes' interview in September, reportedly due to concerns about the show’s rigorous fact-checking process.

Trump and Rogan have also shared cordial interactions such as their exchanges at UFC events.

Additionally, they have common allies, including RFK Jr, who endorsed Trump after suspending his presidential campaign, and tech billionaire Elon Musk.

Online excitement over Donald Trump and Joe Rogan's interview

The announcement of Donald Trump’s interview on Joe Rogan’s podcast has stirred excitement online.

One user on X commented, "It will be epic...." Another excitedly wrote, "The moment we’ve all been waiting for!"

Others speculated that the episode would break records, with one person predicting, "This one is going to destroy any podcasting record, no doubt." Another added, "It's gonna break the internet."

Rogan's podcast consistently ranks at the top in the US with over 14 million followers on Spotify.

His audience, which includes many young men and a large Black demographic, is highly coveted by political candidates from both parties.

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