Overview
- Rogan defended country star Jelly Roll on his podcast this week and called supporters of President Trump “fucking nuts” and “rabid” while discussing online calls to boycott the singer.
- He played a clip of Jelly Roll’s late‑August Jimmy Kimmel Live! bit, said parts of it were “fucking hilarious,” and added he would not have advised making the specific joke that prompted the backlash.
- Rogan framed the backlash as a problem of political worship, saying some fans treat Trump as a messianic leader who promises salvation.
- In the same episode Rogan described himself as having left‑wing views on many issues while also criticizing government overreach and pandemic mandates.
- News outlets noted Rogan’s 2024 interview and last‑minute endorsement of Trump, saying his latest remarks complicate his public political identity and fuel debate over how influential entertainers shape polarized online reactions.