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April 22, 2026
Joe Rogan and Trump share lighthearted exchange over liberal label
- President Trump jokingly called Joe Rogan 'very liberal' during a White House event, referencing Rogan's recent criticisms of the Iran war.
- Rogan clarified that their interaction at a UFC fight was friendly, discussing the White House's efforts on psychedelics, which he advocated for.
- Despite Rogan's criticisms of the administration, his close ties with Trump have seemingly kept him in good standing with the White House.
2 Sources
- Joe Rogan claims Trump called him ‘very liberal’ after popular podcaster repeatedly criticized the war in IranApr 22, 2026 at 12:57 AM · Independent
- Rogan: Trump 'called me a liberal' at White HouseApr 22, 2026 at 9:32 PM · The Hill