Joe Rogan Claims Involvement of Two Former Presidents in COVID-19 Controversy

On Tuesday, Joe Rogan made remarks suggesting that the protests against his views on COVID-19 involved at least two unnamed former presidents. This claim comes after Spotify faced significant criticism in 2022 for enabling Rogan, a prominent figure on their platform, to disseminate what many progressive critics labeled as misinformation regarding the pandemic. The backlash included notable actions, such as musician Neil Young withdrawing his music from Spotify in light of Rogan's controversial rhetoric.

Rogan recounted his surprise upon hearing about Young's demand for his removal from the platform, reflecting on the chaotic nature of the situation. He also mentioned that Spotify allegedly received calls from two former presidents regarding the controversy. During this time, Jen Psaki, who was the press secretary for the Biden administration, commented that while Spotify’s decision to include disclaimers on COVID content was a step in the right direction, platforms should do more to combat misinformation and promote accurate information.

Despite the criticism, Rogan claimed that his audience grew by two million subscribers in just a month, arguing that many listeners found his approach reasonable and inquisitive. He defended his use of Ivermectin, criticizing the media for labeling it a horse dewormer instead of focusing on the fact that he recovered quickly from COVID-19 during a severe wave of infections. Rogan emphasized that the ordeal served as a revelation about the attitude and practices of the liberal legacy media, which he described as unethical.

He expressed a sense of nostalgia for the simpler times when he wasn't aware of the underlying motivations in journalism, suggesting that a significant portion of the media landscape operates with an intent to prioritize profit over truth. Spotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, addressed the criticism directed toward hosting Rogan, emphasizing that the company's policies on content are not swayed by individual creators or media narratives, asserting they are based on expert insights. Fox News Digital attempted to gather a response from Spotify but did not receive an immediate reply.