In a revealing conversation that has captured widespread attention, popular podcaster Joe Rogan shared intimate and unexpected anecdotes about former US President Donald Trump. The discussion, which took place on Rogan's massively followed show, The Joe Rogan Experience, painted a picture of Trump that contrasts sharply with his public persona.
The Surprising Phone Call and '79-Year-Old Kid'
Rogan recounted a peculiar incident where Donald Trump, now 79, called him out of the blue. The podcaster described the call's spontaneity, likening Trump's excitement to that of a child who simply cannot wait. This led Rogan to famously label the former president a "79-year-old kid." He elaborated on Trump's playful and sudden nature, which formed the basis of this unique characterization.
Adding to the quirks, Rogan mentioned that Trump consistently texts in very large font sizes, a habit that never fails to amuse him. "He's an odd guy," Rogan stated, summarizing his personal observations of Trump's unconventional communication style.
Jensen Huang's White House UFC Story
The context for this revelation was a conversation with Nvidia's founder, president, and CEO, Jensen Huang. Huang shared his own surprising encounter with Trump. During a meeting, Trump abruptly began outlining grand plans to host a major UFC event at the White House. In the midst of explaining this idea, Trump expressed an immediate desire to call Joe Rogan right then and there, a detail that sent Rogan into fits of laughter during the podcast recording.
Huang, reflecting on his first meeting with Trump, noted that the former president was an attentive listener with a sharp memory, retaining nearly all details discussed. Rogan agreed with this assessment, emphasizing that Trump in person can be strikingly different from the figure portrayed in media reports. He argued that while negative stories dominate the narrative, Trump has a calmer, kinder side that often goes unseen.
Rogan's Critique and Complex Portrait
However, Rogan was careful not to offer blanket praise. He explicitly distanced himself from some of Trump's actions, citing a specific example as indefensible. He referenced an incident where Trump, agitated by a question from Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey about the Epstein files, told her, "Quiet, piggy." Rogan condemned this behaviour, stating it was wrong regardless of whether some found it humorous, and added he would never wish such treatment upon her.
Rogan's criticism extends to policy. He has previously described the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids under the Trump administration as "horrific," stating they terrify ordinary people and that anyone with empathy can see the pain they inflict on families. These comments have prompted some of his conservative-leaning audience to reconsider their support for such actions.
Ultimately, Joe Rogan portrays Donald Trump as a man of contradictions—simultaneously funny, strange, sharp, and careless. This complex mix, Rogan suggests, is precisely why Trump remains a perpetual topic of global conversation, fascinating and polarizing the public in equal measure.
