California Governor Gavin Newsom didn’t hold back in a new YouTube interview, calling Joe Rogan a“bulls**t artist in political terms”and mocking the podcast host for not inviting him on the show. Newsom said he offered to come on and debate even with“10 people”against him, but claimed Rogan has anxiety about being confronted. He even sarcastically clapped and said,“Well done, tough guy.”
The feud isn’t new. Back in October 2025, Rogan mocked Newsom’s presidential ambitions and California’s problems, then moved out of the state, citing high taxes and dysfunction. Newsom said he used to listen to Rogan and admire him before the host shifted right politically.
On paper, this is two powerful guys trading insults. In reality, both of them are media machines, and every clip and headline keeps their names in the spotlight. So who actually comes out ahead here? Drop your take in the comments and let’s settle this one.
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