Joe Rogan has given his endorsement to Donald Trump as Americans head to the polls in Tuesday’s presidential election.
The podcaster said he was giving the Republican his backing after being convinced in one of his interviews by tech billionaire Elon Musk, another high-profile supporter of Trump.
Rogan’s backing could carry significant weight with his young, male listenership – which is also a demographic that Trump has been working hard to court ahead of the 2024 vote. Trump welcomed the endorsement as “great” news.
Trump’s rival, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, has received endorsements from numerous other top celebrities, including musicians Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.
Rogan’s endorsement could reach a wide audience, since he enjoys more than 18 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 14 million followers on Spotify.
Trump himself appeared on the podcast last month – speaking about topics from the “biggest mistake” of his time in the White House to whether alien life exists. Harris, too, has featured on podcasts during her campaign – but to a lesser extent.
Almost 80% of Rogan’s audience are men, while half are between the ages of 18 and 34, according to the firm Edison Research. Trump’s 2024 campaign has focused on podcasts popular with younger men over traditional media outlets.
