Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Joe Rogan's Bold Stand: Defending Jimmy Kimmel Against Trump

On his podcast Tuesday, Joe Rogan slammed Kimmel's suspension over his comments about Charlie Kirk as an affront to free speech, warning that those who relished in the decision could face similar consequences.

Joe Rogan Defends Jimmy Kimmel Against Trump's "Crazy" Government Interference

In a shocking turn of events, Joe Rogan has come out swinging in defense of his fellow comedian and talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel, who was recently suspended from the airwaves after making some pointed comments about Charlie Kirk. And let's just say, it looks like Trump's "MAGA" machine is about to get a taste of its own medicine.

On his popular podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, the outspoken comedian lashed out at the government for trying to silence Kimmel, calling it an affront to free speech and warning that those who support this move could face similar consequences themselves. And boy, does he have a point!

'First of all, I definitely don't think that the government should be involved - ever - in dictating what a comedian can or cannot say in a monologue, that's f**king crazy,' Rogan said of Kimmel

Rogan's defense of Kimmel is not just about defending his fellow comedian; it's also about standing up against what he sees as a blatant attempt by the Trump administration to muzzle free speech in America. "First of all," Rogan said on his podcast, "I definitely don't think that the government should be involved - ever - in dictating what a comedian can or cannot say in a monologue. That's f**king crazy!"

But that's not all; Rogan also defended Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk, which some people might see as a joke gone wrong. "Unfortunately," Rogan said, "I think what he was trying to do was just set up a joke. He was trying to knock on the MAGA people but also set up a joke, which was good. It was very funny."

Rogan's support of Kimmel comes at a time when the comedian is facing intense backlash from Trump supporters and conservative media outlets. But it seems like Rogan has no intention of backing down. "Now, the problem is the companies," he said, "if they're being pressured by the government - so if that's real - and if people on the right are like, 'Yeah, go get them,' oh my God, you're crazy for supporting this. Because this will be used on you."

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But what really has our attention is Rogan's criticism of Trump himself. "How do you have time while you're running the world to be tweeting that you don't like talk show hosts?" he asked incredulously. "That is so crazy!" He also called out Trump for taking time away from governing to post on social media, attacking Kimmel and other late-night hosts.

And let's just say, Rogan has a history of speaking his mind when it comes to politics. As we all know, the comedian was a vocal supporter of Trump in the lead-up to the election, even welcoming him onto his podcast. But since then, he's taken on more of a critical stance towards the administration. Just last week, he called out Trump's tariffs on Canada as "ridiculous" and slammed its deportation policies as "horrific."

So what does it mean for Kimmel? Well, according to Rogan, it means his show will come back bigger and better than ever. "I'm sure he's going to be fine," he said with confidence. "The show comes back, which this is my suspicion, my suspicion is they suspend it for a short amount of time and then they bring it back. He comes back to a standing ovation."

But let's get real here; the Trump administration has been trying to silence Kimmel from day one. And with its recent attempts to muzzle free speech in America, we can't help but wonder: what's next?

As The Joe Rogan Experience always says: "The truth is out there." And right now, it seems like the whole world is watching as these two comedians take on the Trump machine. Stay tuned!