Joe Rogan Explains Why Kamala Harris Forced Him to Speak Out on 2024

Podcast superstar Joe Rogan, known for his reluctance to wade into political debates, has revealed what finally drove him to speak out in support of President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. On a recent episode of his show, Rogan explained that while he generally views “politics as gross,” Vice President Kamala Harris’s decision to tap Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate was the tipping point.

“I wanted to stay out of the presidential election s*** because it’s so gross,” Rogan told guests Shane Gillis, Ari Shaffir, and Mark Normand. “But when Harris picked Tim Walz, I couldn’t stay silent anymore. It’s like saying you don’t care if someone is a liar, like you’re just faking everything.”

What Set Rogan Off About Walz?

• Embellished Military Record: Walz faced accusations of exaggerating his military service, prompting Vice President-elect JD Vance, a Marine Corps veteran, to accuse him of “Stolen Valor.”

• Tiananmen Square Lies: Walz allegedly fabricated details about being present during the infamous 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in China.

• False Fertility Claims: The governor also suggested he and his wife relied on in vitro fertilization to conceive, a claim later debunked.

Rogan’s incredulity boiled over as he compared the bar for integrity in public office to that of private sector jobs. “You would get fired if you were an assistant manager at a oil change company. Jiffy Lube would fire you!” Rogan exclaimed.

A Turning Point for Rogan

Rogan’s eventual endorsement of Trump marked a significant shift for the influential podcaster, whose platform reaches millions. While he has typically refrained from endorsing candidates outright, Rogan explained that Harris’s choice of Walz epitomized a disregard for truth and accountability in politics that he couldn’t ignore.

“This is so nuts,” Rogan said. “If you’re going to pick someone like this, you’re basically telling the American people that it’s all fake. That you don’t care about credibility, about honesty. And that’s dangerous.”

The Broader Context

Harris’s controversial choice for running mate only deepened the public’s perception of a Democratic Party detached from reality. Combined with President Biden’s floundering approval ratings and questions about his fitness for office, the Democrats’ strategy has faced mounting criticism.

Rogan’s decision to speak out highlights a growing disillusionment among Americans who are fed up with the lies and incompetence that have come to define the current administration. For many, including Rogan, this election isn’t just about politics it’s about restoring integrity to the highest levels of government.

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