Despite Rogan's previous lack of support for Trump in the 2016 and 2020 elections, the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent implementation of vaccine mandates by various institutions seem to have shifted his perspective.
According to Gateway Pundit, Rogan, who was initially perceived as left-leaning due to his stance on issues such as marijuana legalization and abortion, faced backlash from mainstream Democrat Party media. This occurred when he chose to treat his COVID-19 infection with Ivermectin instead of getting vaccinated. Rogan's decision, which was met with ridicule, led him to consider legal action against CNN for their derogatory depiction of his treatment as "horse de-wormer."
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During their conversation, Rogan, a former UFC color commentator and professional stand-up comedian, appeared to genuinely enjoy his interaction with Trump. The dialogue was so compelling that even the UK Telegraph acknowledged its potential impact on the political landscape. The Telegraph's headline read: "THE 3 HILARIOUS HOURS THAT WON DONALD TRUMP THE ELECTION."
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Rogan's appeal spans multiple generations, but he is particularly popular among young men. Business intelligence company Morning Consult reports that 72% of Rogan's avid fans are male, with 46% aged between 18 and 34, and 23% between 35 and 44. Remarkably, 25% of Rogan's avid fans are Hispanic. These demographics are crucial for Kamala Harris's campaign, which has struggled to engage these groups.
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In the podcast, Trump and Rogan discussed their skepticism towards polls, citing the 2016 election where Trump was significantly behind Hillary Clinton in the polls but ultimately won the election. Following the podcast, Rogan shared a segment of their discussion on his Twitter account, accompanied by a poll asking voters to choose between Trump and Harris.
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The poll, which was still open at the time of writing, had garnered 121K votes, with the results favoring Trump. This is not the first time a high-profile personality has conducted such a poll. Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, previously posted a similar poll on his Twitter account, asking his 200 million followers to choose their preferred candidate.
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The results of these polls, while unscientific, suggest a shift in public sentiment. The question remains: has Trump's appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience won him new supporters? And has it further diminished Harris's chances of attracting male voters across all racial groups? These are the questions that will continue to shape the political landscape as we move closer to the next election.