During a recent interview on his podcast, comedian Joe Rogan made a joke that former President Donald Trump should become California’s governor after leaving office in order to fix the state’s problems. Rogan, who has previously criticized California’s leadership, suggested that the move would be one of the funniest moments in American history.
Rogan’s comments came during a discussion about the state’s exodus of residents, with the podcaster referencing the impact of the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests during the interview with ‘Triggernometry’ hosts Francis Foster and Konstantin Kisin. The conversation highlighted the changing social norms and public policies, with Rogan calling the current climate a ‘far-left fever dream’ compared to the past.
While the comment was made in jest, it has sparked a reaction from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has previously criticized Trump’s obsession with the state. Newsom made a comment in his state of the state address that Trump has ‘relentless, unhinged obsession’ with California.
Rogan went on to say it would be ‘f—ing hilarious’ if Trump actually ran for governor. He suggested that the former president would be able to ‘fix everything’ and restore the state to its former glory, with his comedic imitation highlighting the absurdity of the scenario.
The discussion has also generated a broader debate about the state’s current policies and the reasons for its declining appeal. Kisin, one of the hosts, argued that the exodus of people from California speaks volumes, with the LA sun being a metaphor for the state’s past glory and its current struggles.