Joe Rogan "bending the knee" with his opinion of Elon Musk-owned X triggers mass fan outrage: "Went from being a free thinker to a cult follower"

Joe Rogan’s recent comments declaring Elon Musk’s X as the “most reliable and popular news source” have ignited controversy among fans. Speaking on his podcast, the UFC commentator praised the platform’s "community notes" feature, claiming it offers more trustworthy information than traditional outlets.

Rogan said:

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“There’s this resistance to admitting X is the world’s news source... People don’t trust mainstream media anymore. With X, posts get fact-checked by the community—way better than some outlet telling me banned chemicals are fine just because they’re in America’s Fruit Loops.”

Rogan later doubled down by reposting his statement, writing:

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“X is the most reliable, and most popular news source in the world.”

Fans, however, were quick to criticize Rogan for his endorsement. One user wrote:

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“Joe Rogan bending the knee. Predictable.”

Another remarked:

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“He went from being a free thinker to a cult follower.”

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

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Fans react to Joe Rogan's recent comments praising X. [Screenshots courtesy: @worldstar via Instagram]

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Elon Musk responds to Joe Rogan's comments on X

Elon Musk acknowledged Joe Rogan calling X the "most reliable and popular news source in the world."

Musk, who bought Twitter (rebranded as X in July 2023) in 2022, has transformed the platform with major updates aimed at promoting free speech and diverse perspectives. After Rogan praised the platform's growing presence in the global media landscape, Musk replied:

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"Thanks, Joe, that means a lot coming from you!"

Check out Elon Musk's response below:

Musk has been a frequent guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, where Rogan and his guests discuss technology, culture, and current events.

During the 2024 presidential election in the United States, the relationship between Rogan and Musk became even more prominent. Rogan publicly endorsed Donald Trump on his podcast in November, echoing Musk's strong support for the Republican candidate.

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