Joe Rogan's recent comments on US immigration raids have ignited debate about whether he has fully distanced himself from Donald Trump, whose presidency has been marked by hardline anti-immigration policies. In a recent podcast episode, Rogan likened ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids to Gestapo operations, sparking speculation that his views are shifting.
The comments came in the wake of the tragic death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot by an ICE agent during an altercation with her. The incident has become a rallying cry for progressives, with many calling for reforms and greater accountability within law enforcement agencies.
However, Rogan's take on the issue is more nuanced than it initially seems. While he expressed frustration at the political debate over immigration, he also described both sides of the argument, suggesting that people in the country illegally should be deported "because if we don't...it's going to accelerate." He also seemed to agree with an unproven right-wing narrative, held by some, that the Biden administration deliberately indulged illegal immigration. However, recent reports suggest this is largely a case of incompetence and fear of alienating progressive constituencies.
The controversy surrounding Rogan's views highlights the delicate balance he strikes as one of America's most famous swing voters. As Ben Burgis put it, "Rogan is America's most famous swing voter" – someone whose shifting views might predict looming changes in the ideological weather.
Rogan's endorsement of Trump in 2024 has made him a key figure for politicians and pundits tracking his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. As such, his views are subject to intense scrutiny from both sides of the aisle.
Interestingly, since last year, several prominent male comedy and talk-show podcasters who had previously endorsed Trump have walked back their support, including Rogan, Theo Von, and Andrew Schulz, primarily due to Trump's immigration policies.
The comments came in the wake of the tragic death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot by an ICE agent during an altercation with her. The incident has become a rallying cry for progressives, with many calling for reforms and greater accountability within law enforcement agencies.
However, Rogan's take on the issue is more nuanced than it initially seems. While he expressed frustration at the political debate over immigration, he also described both sides of the argument, suggesting that people in the country illegally should be deported "because if we don't...it's going to accelerate." He also seemed to agree with an unproven right-wing narrative, held by some, that the Biden administration deliberately indulged illegal immigration. However, recent reports suggest this is largely a case of incompetence and fear of alienating progressive constituencies.
The controversy surrounding Rogan's views highlights the delicate balance he strikes as one of America's most famous swing voters. As Ben Burgis put it, "Rogan is America's most famous swing voter" – someone whose shifting views might predict looming changes in the ideological weather.
Rogan's endorsement of Trump in 2024 has made him a key figure for politicians and pundits tracking his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. As such, his views are subject to intense scrutiny from both sides of the aisle.
Interestingly, since last year, several prominent male comedy and talk-show podcasters who had previously endorsed Trump have walked back their support, including Rogan, Theo Von, and Andrew Schulz, primarily due to Trump's immigration policies.
- he knows his comments on immigration can be super polarizing so he tries to balance both sides of the argument but sometimes it feels like he's toeing the line between being a "moderate" and actually saying what he truly believes 
. i also think it's wild that people are still trying to figure out if he's fully done with trump - like, dude has been friends with him for years and endorsed him in 2024 so it feels kinda silly to act like he's suddenly against his old buddy 
. He's always been a swing voter for me (I'm a huge fan of his podcast, btw 
), but this recent comments on US immigration raids are kinda sketchy 
. I know he tried to say both sides have valid points and all that, but like, why make those comparisons to Gestapo? 
That's some heavy stuff right there.
. I mean, I know he hasn't fully distanced himself from Trump (yet?), and it makes me wonder if we'll see a full-blown flip in the future 
. The whole thing just feels so... messy 
. Can't we all just agree on immigration reform and move forward? 
