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Topline Former President Donald Trump engaged in a friendly, nearly three-hour-long conversation with comedian Joe Rogan on his “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast Friday that allowed Trump to again suggest he might eliminate the federal income tax if he becomes president, tout debunked election conspiracies and suggest there might be life on Mars, despite what scientists believe. Key Facts Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts : We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here.
Will Kamala Harris Appear On Rogan’s Podcast? She will not, a campaign spokesman said Friday, citing scheduling conflicts. She appeared on the “ Call Her Daddy ” podcast with Alex Cooper and “The Breakfast Club” radio show this month. Tangent Trump was nearly three hours late to his Friday night rally in Michigan due to his appearance on Rogan’s podcast.
He apologized to attendees, telling them he figured they “wouldn't mind too much because we're trying to win." Surprising Fact Trump blasted Rogan earlier this year when the media personality said former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
was the only candidate who was not trying to "gaslight" or "manipulate" voters. Trump later suggested in a Truth Social post Rogan, who is also a UFC commentator, would get loudly booed during his next appearance at a UFC card. Key Background Joe Rogan’s podcast holds the No.
1 spot on Spotify’s top podcasts list and is part of a $200 million exclusive deal between the media personality and the streaming service. Rogan has historically been critical of Trump and Harris, calling him “an existential threat to democracy” and calling her “the worst.” However, Rogan has garnered support from Trump supporters through conspiracy theories shared on his show, some of which have landed him in hot water.
Specifically, Rogan has faced backlash from Spotify and viewers about his approach to covering COVID-19 and the vaccines used to combat the illness. Rogan apologized two years ago for hosting multiple vaccine skeptics who spread misleading claims on his show, saying he would offer a more balanced set of viewpoints on the podcast and that it was a “strange responsibility” to have such a large audience. What Other Podcasts Has Trump Appeared On? Trump has made appearances on internet shows with male-leaning audiences such as comedian Andrew Shulz’s “Flagrant” podcast, prankster collective the Nelk Boys’ “Full Send” podcast and Barstool Sports’ podcast “Bussin with the Boys.
” The former president has also been on “This Past Weekend” with comedian Theo Von, a livestream with streamer Adin Ross and the "Six Feet Under” podcast from wrestler Mark Calaway, also known as “The Undertaker.” Further Reading Here Are The Biggest Moments From Trump’s ‘Bro’ Podcast Tour Ahead Of Joe Rogan Appearance (Forbes) Kamala Harris’ ‘Call Her Daddy’ Appearance Divides Podcast Host Alex Cooper’s Listeners (Forbes).
