Joe Rogan has been one of Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters since the election, but his blunt reaction to the UFC White House card is pure mutiny

As a comedian and professional podcaster, Joe Rogan is prone to making it to headlines almost on a daily basis. This is because he shares his views on politics quite often that sometimes misalign with the mainstream. With him previously concerned about safety at the UFC White House card due to ongoing tensions with Iran, Rogan has talked about the event again, but a little oddly.​

Scheduled on Donald Trump’s birthday, the event has built noteworthy hype around it, but it looks like Joe Rogan isn’t having any of it. According to the Daily Mail, the podcaster will be attending the MMA’s Promotion June event, but he doesn’t seem enthusiastic. Rogan was once supportive of the president of the United States, but his latest comments now dismiss the idea of the White House card.​

His exact words on his podcast were, “Yeah, I’ll be there but I’m not thrilled about it, it doesn’t seem like a wise idea.” For those who follow Rogan closely and have an idea of his views, the dismissal of this fight could stem from two reasons: his concerns about the event’s safety or his personal tensions with the president.

Someone who was once a Trump supporter is now his critic

Joe Rogan’s support for Donald Trump draws way before his 2024 election victory. The comedian’s podcast became one of the most noteworthy election campaigns for the president, helping him connect with Rogan’s younger male audience. The podcast managed to secure over 45 million views at that time, from an audience that might have been influenced to vote afterwards.

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​Coming back to today’s date, Rogan’s support for Trump seems to fall short. Due to the ongoing tensions with Iran, the podcaster has labeled Iran strikes as ‘crazy,’ claiming it breaks the promise of ‘no more endless wars’ for those who have voted. Similarly, he also criticized ICE operations because, in his view, deportation risk targets citizens and fuels division.

These views could have fueled his tensions with the president, leading him to find the White House event odd. However, his safety concern might also have influenced his dismissal. Rogan has recently weighed in on the war situation, saying it’s not a good idea that hundreds of notable people gather in White House and gain Iran’s attention during ongoing attacks.

Despite no reports of attack and promising security measures, the podcaster seemed worried. But regardless of the actual reason behind him dismissing the event, Joe Rogan has confirmed that he’d still be joining.