Podcaster Joe Rogan said President Donald Trump’s recent midterm losses reflected a broad loss of public support, citing the Iran war and immigration enforcement, The Independent reported Sunday.
“They didn’t just lose the podcast bros,” Rogan said. “They lost most of the country.” The Independent reported he also pointed to the administration’s immigration crackdown, including police wearing masks in public.
Before the midterms, Rogan dismissed polls forecasting a Democratic sweep. He argued that people with families, hobbies and friends were less likely to stop for survey calls, and that people who answered polls did not reflect the broader public, The Independent reported.
Rogan told his audience after the election that he disliked political discussion, The Independent reported. The Independent quoted Rogan saying, “It’s all gross; I hate it.”
The Independent said Rogan endorsed Trump in 2024 and was credited with helping him gain support among younger voters. EconoTimes has covered the campaign’s podcast outreach to younger audiences, including interviews on programs hosted by Rogan and Theo Von. Those appearances included policy discussions as well as topics such as cancel culture and the UFC.
The Independent interpreted Rogan’s reference to podcast hosts as possibly including Theo Von and Andrew Schulz. The outlet said neither had commented on Trump since the election.
In its account of Trump’s response to the losses, The Independent said he focused mainly on candidates he endorsed and media coverage. The outlet also reported that he sometimes mentioned economic strain from the Iran war and his immigration policy when discussing the results. The Independent said it had contacted the White House for comment.
