Joe Rogan Breaks Silence on Comedians Taking Heat for Trump’s UFC Fight
The Daily Beast • • sports
Key Points:
- Joe Rogan revealed he convinced several comedians, including Shane Gillis, to attend Donald Trump’s UFC fight at the White House, despite their initial reluctance.
- Comedian Nate Bargatze faced backlash from anti-Trump fans for attending, though both Rogan and sources emphasized the event was not a political endorsement.
- Rogan described the UFC fight between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria as “one of the coolest things” he has ever seen, downplaying the political significance of the event.
- The event was marred by fighter Josh Hokit's use of a derogatory slur against Michelle Obama during a post-fight interview, which went unaddressed by the White House.
- Trump appeared to react with a half-smile to Hokit's comment, but no formal response or condemnation was issued.
