On the night before the 2024 election, podcaster Joe Rogan publicly endorsed Donald Trump for reelection, marking a significant moment in the final stretch of the campaign. Rogan shared the news through a post on 𝕏, where he released a new interview with Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla.
During the interview, Musk presented his reasons for supporting Trump, which Rogan found persuasive, adding his own endorsement to Musk’s comments. In his post, Rogan stated that society would be in a tough spot without Musk’s contributions and said Musk’s reasoning made “the most compelling case for Trump.”
Elon Musk has become a major financial and visible backer of Trump’s 2024 campaign. Musk’s political action committee, America PAC, has reportedly spent over $16 million to incentivize voter support in key battleground states, framing it as a push to “support Free Speech.”
Additionally, Musk made a highly publicized appearance at Trump’s rally in Madison Square Garden, showing the tech leader’s commitment to Trump’s campaign. The pairing of Musk and Trump, both influential in different spheres, reflects a growing alliance between conservative political causes and prominent tech voices.
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After Rogan’s endorsement, Trump responded at a campaign rally in Pittsburgh, acknowledging the support from Rogan and expressing his gratitude. He called it an “honor” in a follow-up post on 𝕏. With Rogan’s endorsement, Trump gained backing from a significant figure in media and entertainment, whose influence spans across political affiliations. T
rump’s team viewed this endorsement as a potential way to reach and sway Rogan’s wide audience, especially those undecided or skeptical about mainstream political figures.
This endorsement also follows Rogan’s October interview with Trump, an event widely seen as a media coup for Trump’s campaign. Rogan’s interview with the former president drew attention for allowing Trump to connect directly with Rogan’s audience. Rogan had extended a similar invitation to Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, offering to interview her under the same conditions as Trump, in his Austin studio.
The Harris campaign, however, declined the invitation. Recently, Rogan also interviewed J.D. Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, underscoring his willingness to host key figures in the election.
Rogan’s endorsement exemplifies how cultural influencers are increasingly shaping political narratives, with Rogan’s involvement signaling a significant shift in how media and entertainment figures impact electoral politics.
His alignment with Musk on free speech and support for Trump highlights the convergence of tech and media figures in conservative causes, illustrating the expanding influence of non-traditional political figures in shaping public opinion as the election reaches its climax.
