Joe Rogan has publicly denounced MSNBC for manipulating video content to falsely suggest his endorsement of Kamala Harris for the U.S. presidency.
According to Daily Mail, MSNBC’s alteration of video clips on a TikTok post misrepresented Rogan as supporting Harris, sparking discussions on media ethics and misinformation.
Initially posted on TikTok earlier this summer by MSNBC, the edited video created an impression that Rogan endorsed Harris during the election cycle. The video was a crafted montage of separate discussions from “The Joe Rogan Experience,” juxtaposing Rogan’s comments about different political figures misguidedly.
In response, Joe Rogan clarified on his podcast that the edited clips were misleading. He distinguished his actual remarks about Tulsi Gabbard from those about the media's support for Kamala Harris, condemning the deceptive narrative formed by MSNBC.
"I'm not suing MSNBC but this is what MSNBC did. They took a clip of me talking about Tulsi Gabbard and they edited it up and made it look like I was saying great things about Kamala Harris," Joe Rogan explained.
Following the backlash, MSNBC removed the controversial video from TikTok. However, the incident continued to fuel discussions regarding the integrity of campaign communications and media responsibility.
Tulsi Gabbard, a former congresswoman and recent endorser of Donald Trump, echoed Rogan’s criticisms. She accused MSNBC of attempting to manipulate public perception in favor of the Democrats, further suggesting their actions might break Federal Election Committee laws.
Joe Rogan discussed:
I was talking about Tulsi Gabbard being a congresswoman for eight years and about how she served overseas in two deployments in medical units dealing with people who were blown up from the war. Like that's not something Kamala Harris did.
MSNBC’s editorial choices have stirred not only political controversy but have also ignited debates over the ethical implications of media conduct in electoral contexts.
The incident raises poignant questions about the boundaries of media influence and the ethical considerations of campaign coverage. Critics argue that MSNBC's video manipulation could potentially influence electoral outcomes by misleading the public. Gabbard stressed the severity of MSNBC's actions by stating, "Furthermore, it's another violation of the FEC law by failing to report their propaganda as a contribution to Kamala's campaign."
While Joe Rogan has not officially supported any presidential candidate, he acknowledged speaking positively about other political figures, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s initial independent presidential run, which ceased last week when Kennedy endorsed Donald Trump.
Rogan's critique extends beyond MSNBC, targeting the broader Democratic strategies. He accused the party of disseminating misleading information, emphasizing that their tactics jeopardize truthful political discourse. "So all you have to do is take something out of context from someone who's never gonna watch it in the first place," Rogan lamented, highlighting a pattern of misrepresentation used to craft favorable narratives at the expense of truth.
Joe Rogan has accused MSNBC of deceptively editing footage from his podcast to make it appear as though he endorsed Kamala Harris for president. The UFC commentator clarified that the network combined clips of him discussing both Harris and Tulsi Gabbard, creating a misleading impression. Rogan expressed frustration with the media's approach, suggesting that some outlets prioritize pushing narratives over presenting accurate information to their audience.
