In a highly anticipated interview, Donald Trump sat down with Joe Rogan for a three-hour conversation that covered cultural and political issues. The recording caused Trump to be several hours late to his rally in Michigan, resulting in frustrated attendees leaving. Trump’s use of nontraditional media outlets like podcasts has increased as Election Day approaches, while Rogan also sought an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, which her campaign declined. During the interview, Trump rehashed familiar commentary and continued to claim the 2020 election was stolen. He affirmed that this would be his last election if he wins, but was noncommittal about running again if he loses. Trump’s campaign rhetoric has grown increasingly hostile, with threats towards his opponents and media organizations. Rogan challenged Trump on various topics, including his beliefs on UFOs and a discussion about Confederate general Robert E. Lee. Despite accusations of spreading misinformation, Rogan has not officially endorsed any candidates in the election. The conversation also touched on environmental regulations, with Trump criticizing windmills and expressing concerns about their impact on whales. Trump continued his attacks on Harris, calling her “not smart” and framing her as a dangerous threat to the nation. The interview came to an end as Trump needed to attend his rally, jokingly blaming Rogan for any offbeat speech.
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