'Too old for reality': Joe Rogan slammed as he spreads conspiracy theories on Trump assassination attempt

WASHINGTON, DC: Joe Rogan, host of the popular podcast 'The Joe Rogan Experience,' has come under fire for spreading conspiracy theories regarding the recent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

During a podcast episode with comedian Sam Morril, Rogan delved into controversial claims surrounding the incident, sparking widespread criticism and concern.

Joe Rogan's skepticism on Trump rally security protocol raises eyebrows

In the episode, Joe Rogan expressed skepticism about the handling of the security situation during Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where shots were fired. He questioned why suspicious activities, such as a person seen on a nearby roof with a rifle before the event, did not trigger a more proactive response from security forces. 

"They knew that there was a suspicious person 10 minutes before Trump went on stage; they still let him go on stage. They saw him on the f*****g roof, and they didn't engage. They saw him on the roof with a rifle," Rogan remarked during the podcast. 

Despite stating that he was "not accusing anybody of anything," Rogan's comments fueled a discussion steeped in conspiracy theories, which Morril, his guest, appeared uncomfortable with at times.

"The more you read about it, the more you're, like, 'What is going on?'" Rogan remarked to Morril during their conversation. When Morril questioned him about the implications, Rogan replied, "They have organized assassinations before. They like to do is have some f******g loser kill the president, and then they kill the f******g loser, and that's a wrap. This kid kind of, like, stops all the leads."

"They wouldn't put Secret Service agents on the roof because they said there was a slope to the roof, and it would be dangerous," Rogan added, emphasizing his skepticism about the security measures taken during the event.

Backlash over conspiracy theories and security failures

The podcast episode received significant backlash for spreading unfounded theories and misinformation regarding the attempted assassination.

Critics argued that such speculations could inflame distrust in institutions and authorities, undermining public confidence in security measures and law enforcement agencies.

In the aftermath of the Butler rally incident, where Trump sustained an injury to his right ear and one attendee tragically lost their life, the Secret Service faced scrutiny over their handling of the security threat.

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced her resignation, accepting responsibility for the perceived security lapse and acknowledging the need for accountability.

"I take full responsibility for the security lapse. In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down as your director," Cheatle said in a letter following the incident.

Lawmakers and security experts criticized the Secret Service for allowing Trump to continue his speech despite concerns about a potential threat nearby. 

Public reaction and criticism of Joe Rogan's statements

Following Joe Rogan's controversial remarks on his podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience,' a wave of criticism and mixed reactions flooded social media platforms.

One user wrote, ""I'm not accusing anybody of anything—but..." OK, Joe."

Another user added, "Joe Rogan shouts from Flat Earth."

One user said, "Joe is right liberals just don’t like it."

Another commented, "He was better on News Radio when people only thought he was acting as a conspiracy theorist."

One said, "Joe, conspiracy. Republican kid ,was a poor shooter in school and he missed who would use this guy? And if it was a conspiracy where was the second shooter with the ki l shot Are you getting to old for reality."

Another replied, "Perhaps the local police people were saying didn't know what to do were from the uvalde PD. You can not be fully protected When you outside."

One said, "Now this would have been the most incompetent conspiracy ever. He alleges 'they' (whoever) chose a completely unexperienced civilian and did not even care to provide him with a halfway decent sniper rifle.Everything about the incident screams 'random outcome' - noone feeling responsible for covering the roof, an amateur shooter lucky to get into position at all, targeting the head instead of the much bigger body - and getting very near to success against all odds. A lot of bad luck and, in the end, good luck decided how things went."

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