Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has always been known for expressing his blunt opinions. Over the years, he has not hesitated to share his views with the public, even when it meant confronting others to make his point. Recently, Joe Rogan hosted Trump on his podcast and revealed that he preferred to avoid arguments with the ex-president.
Trump has been involved in numerous controversies throughout his political career. This fact hasn’t gone unnoticed by the popular UFC commentator. In a recent episode of his widely followed podcast, Rogan openly shared his concerns about discussing Trump’s tumultuous past. He expressed hesitance, reflecting on the challenges of engaging with such a polarizing figure during their conversation.
I was definitely hyped and I was excited because there’s a lot of questions I need to answer… I also wanted to be rigid because there was a moment when he brought up the polio vaccine, I was like, “I don’t want to correct him.“… I don’t want to get involved in a podcast because there’s a lot of sh*t I want to get to…
Joe Rogan via JRE Fight Companion – October 26, 2024
One topic that Rogan approached cautiously was the contentious issue of vaccines. During his discussions with Trump, the UFC commentator skillfully avoided this sensitive subject. As such, Rogan felt there were more compelling conversations to be had. Instead, he and the former president explored a variety of engaging topics, primarily focusing on the world of mixed martial arts.
Joe Rogan and Donald Trump engage in a debate about who is the GOAT in UFC
Donald Trump is a passionate fan of mixed martial arts (MMA). Over the years, he has been a prominent supporter of the UFC and its CEO, Dana White. Additionally, the former president has attended numerous UFC pay-per-view events. As a result, he has gained insight into the fighters competing in the promotion.
During the recent podcast episode, Rogan and Trump explored the popular debate over who is the greatest of all time (GOAT) in UFC history. This discussion has captivated many individuals over the years, with opinions varying widely. During his conversation with Trump, Rogan shared his views. As such, he emphasized that there is no set criteria to determine one individual as the definitive GOAT in the sport.
There’s a lot of arguments about who’s the greatest of all time. You know Jon Jones most people would say is the greatest of all time, never lost. There’s certainly a really good argument for that. There’s another argument for Georges St-Pierre….
Joe Rogan via JRE #2219
Trump appeared to be interested in Rogan’s views on Khabib Nurmagomedov being the GOAT. In recent months, the former president has made it clear that Nurmagomedov is his favorite fighter. However, Rogan pointed out that Nurmagomedov’s status in the GOAT conversation will always be questioned due to the relatively low number of title defenses in his career.
