The Internet Reacts to Joe Rogan's Donald Trump Announcement

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Amid the announcement that presidential candidate Donald Trump is set to appear on Joe Rogan's famed podcast, fans and dissenters alike are flocking to social media to share their opinions. X (formerly known as Twitter) is abuzz with opinions from both Republicans and Democrats. Trump's announcement comes after rumors that Harris would appear on the controversial program.

Jessica Ditzel and Joe Rogan walk in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Rogan will interview Donald Trump... Mark Sutton/Getty Images

Vice President Kamala Harris's decision to appear on Alex Cooper's podcast Call Her Daddy, the second most popular podcast on Spotify, was both derided and praised by her fans and critics. The Joe Rogan Experience holds the No. 1 spot on the platform.

One comedy account joked that Rogan should use the interest from both candidates to essentially force them into a second debate.

Some Trump supporters have said that the former president will be "in his element," although Rogan has previously stated that he is "not a Trump supporter in any way, shape or form."

Harris' detractors are skeptical that the Vice President will go on the podcast, with some saying that if she does, she will perform poorly.

Forbes has reported that "both candidates talked with Rogan's team in efforts broaden their appeal to young men." One Harris supporter disparaged Rogan fans but hoped that if Harris went on Rogan, she might be able to sway some of those male voters. "Joe Rogan is a moron but also a lot of men are stupid so it makes sense that Kamala is meeting voters where they are," they wrote.

Meanwhile, some Harris fans went so far as to suggest that if she did go on Rogan, it could clinch the election for her.

Rogan praised Harris' performance in her only debate against Donald Trump, but has not gone so far as to endorse her.

In referencing Harris and Trump's appearances on Call Her Daddy, The Breakfast Club (a popular show hosted by Charlamagne Tha God), and now The Joe Rogan Experience, one X user summarized the shocking influence these podcast hosts are having on the election: