Joe Rogan calls Trump supporters 'nuts' after 2024 endorsement

Podcaster Joe Rogan, who endorsed Donald Trump in the 2024 election, said during an episode that aired Sept. 16 that he has been “left-wing” for most of his life and called Trump supporters “nuts” and “rabid.” Speaking with comedian and actor Ron White from his Austin, Texas studio, Rogan appeared to distance himself from Trump’s fanbase despite previously backing the president after Trump’s appearance on his show. Rogan also discussed critiques of his comedy venue, Comedy Mothership, and said people assume it leans right-wing because of his ties to controversial figures like Tony Hinchcliffe. He described views as “left-wing” while warning about government overreach, and touched on abortion politics, saying he opposes telling people what to do with their bodies. The conversation referenced data from KFF that about 1% of abortions occur after 21 weeks, and Rogan echoed criticism of “open borders,” COVID mandates and vaccine requirements as “insane.”