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Joe Rogan has a serious Trump problem | Luke Thomas Gets Politics
Joe Rogan’s relationship with Donald Trump raises serious questions about political access, influence, and independence in media. As Rogan leverages proximity to power to push issues like ibogaine research, the bigger story is what that access costs and whether it limits his ability to speak freely.
The core issue is not just what Rogan is trying to accomplish, but what he gives up in return. Maintaining close ties to a figure like Trump often requires loyalty, or at least the absence of meaningful criticism. That dynamic creates a situation where independence is difficult, if not impossible…
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