Podcast giant Joe Rogan clarified on Friday that he has not made an endorsement for president after social media users and some news outlets claimed he was backing independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
On Thursday’s episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the comedian and UFC commentator discussed his appreciation for Kennedy, saying he is different from politicians on the Right and the Left who “gaslight,” “manipulate,” and “promote narratives.”
“The only one who’s not doing that is Robert F. Kennedy Jr,” Rogan said. “I am a fan [of Kennedy]. He’s the only one that makes sense to me. He doesn’t attack people. He attacks actions and ideas. He’s much more reasonable and intelligent.”
After the clip spread on social media, some news outlets, such as The Hill, The Daily Beast, and Variety reported that Rogan had endorsed Kennedy over former President…