Joe Rogan and Trump Share a Moment at UFC 327 Despite Recent Tensions

At UFC 327, Donald Trump and Joe Rogan exchanged warm greetings, a surprising scene given Rogan's recent sharp critiques of the former president.

Trump made his entrance at the Kesaya Center in Miami on Saturday, flanked by UFC CEO Dana White. He quickly approached Rogan, engaging in a firm handshake that lasted several seconds.

After acknowledging MMA commentator Daniel Cormier, Trump placed a hand on Rogan's shoulder and gave his arm a friendly pat before moving on.

This cordial interaction starkly contrasts with Rogan's recent commentary. The podcaster, who previously hosted Trump on his popular show, has been vocal about his discontent with the president, particularly regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran. He has suggested that the war might serve as a distraction from the Epstein files scandal.

“Look, the Epstein files come out — we go to war with Iran. It’s a good way to get people to stop talking about certain things,” Rogan remarked during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.

He further expressed concerns that Trump's "Operation Epic Fury" could escalate tensions globally, potentially leading to World War III. Rogan also raised alarms about the president's age, suggesting it could result in reckless decisions due to a perceived lack of consequences.

“That’s spooky. You’re making decisions for babies and children and the future of the world, and you’ve only got 10, maybe 10 years left on Earth if everything goes great,” he stated during his March 11 podcast.

In another instance, Rogan described himself as “politically homeless,” criticizing the MAGA movement as being populated by “f****** dorks.”

“A lot of them are these really weird, f****** uninteresting, unintelligent people that have got something they cling to. There’s a lot of genuine patriots, but they’re all lumped into this one group. You got to accept the dorks, too? F*** that!” he expressed in an episode last month.