Gavin Newsom delivers low blow to ‘little guy’ Joe Rogan
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized podcaster Joe Rogan in a social media rant, accusing him of avoiding a debate and making unfair attacks. Newsom referred to Rogan as the 'little guy' and claimed he was too afraid to host him on his podcast. The exchange stems from past comments Rogan made questioning Newsom's authenticity and presidential potential.
- ▪Gavin Newsom's press office posted a social media message in all caps, criticizing Joe Rogan for not inviting him on the podcast.
- ▪Joe Rogan previously called Newsom a 'con man' and a 'cardboard cutout of a person' during a 2023 episode.
- ▪Newsom has publicly expressed frustration multiple times about not being invited onto Rogan's popular show.
- ▪The post from Newsom's team referred to Rogan's podcast as 'failing' and accused him of making 'cheap shots.'
- ▪Rogan criticized Newsom's policy decisions, including vaccine mandates and mask compliance, during his show.
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Metro Gavin Newsom delivers low blow to ‘little guy’ Joe Rogan By Katie Jerkovich Published May 1, 2026, 7:19 p.m. ET Gavin Newsom went after Joe Rogan in a unhinged rant on social media — taking potshots at the podcaster for not hosting the governor on his wildly popular show. Newsom’s press poffice clapped back on X in response to comments Rogan made on his show back in August 2023 calling the governor a “cardboard cutout of a person” and a “con man.” 3 Gavin Newsom hit a new after labeling Joe Rogan the “little guy” because the podcast host has refused to allow him to come on the show.
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