Joe Rogan Slams MSNBC For Linking Physical Fitness To White Supremacy

In a tweet, Rogan exclaimed, "Being healthy is 'far right.' Holy f***." The article, written by opinion columnist Cynthia Miller-Idriss in 2022, claimed that white supremacists were using physical fitness as a means to recruit individuals into extremist groups.

When the article was initially published, it faced widespread ridicule, and the recent reposting reignited the mockery on social media. Columnist Bridget Phetasy, who has appeared on Rogan's podcast, sarcastically remarked, "The only way to prove you're not a Nazi is to get fat." BlazeTV host Lauren Chen chimed in, stating, "Being normal is a revolutionary act nowadays."

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Social media users also joined in the criticism, with one jokingly commenting, "Wtf, I did 10 pushups and now there's a swastika tattoo on my shoulder." Others scolded Rogan for allegedly responding without reading the article. One response pleaded, "Begging you zero brain cell s***heads to read past a headline just one time. Good Lord." Another critic called Rogan a "total f***ing moron who can't read" and questioned his reputation as a genius among millions of followers.

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July 11, 2023

Rogan had previously mocked liberals for attempting to associate fitness with right-wing ideologies, accusing them of appealing to lazy and overweight individuals on his highly popular podcast.

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In February, he stated, "There's a giant percentage of our population that is really lazy and fat, and if you want those people on your team, you have to say, 'There's nothing wrong with being lazy and fat. In fact, not being lazy and fat is actually connected to misogyny, racism, and fascism, and the far right.'" Rogan concluded by suggesting that such messaging would lead people to indulge in unhealthy habits and vote for liberal candidates.

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Rogan's tweet about the article quickly gained traction, receiving over 163k likes and 10.5 million views within just five hours. The controversy surrounding the article and Rogan's response highlights the ongoing debate over the intersection of physical fitness, political ideologies, and the potential for manipulation by extremist groups.