Overview
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office posted on X calling Joe Rogan a “snack-sized” podcaster, accusing him of being “too scared” to host the governor, and offering to appear to “help save the show.”
- The all-caps post fits a months-long pattern in which Newsom’s press office mimics Trump’s online voice with parody roasts and promotional stunts.
- The latest jab followed Newsom sharing a Rogan clip in which Rogan said Democrats lack faith in the governor and claimed he “wants to be president so bad.”
- As of publication, no on-air appearance has been scheduled and Rogan has not publicly responded to the invitation.
- Coverage notes Rogan’s show as one of Spotify’s most listened to political platforms and places the exchange in the context of speculation about a potential Newsom 2028 presidential run.