Joe Rogan was inspired to have Donald Trump on his podcast when the former president was shot during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, claiming the “timing was perfect” after years of turning the conversation down.
Rogan’s admission came during Friday’s highly anticipated interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which saw Trump call the presidency a “very dangerous business” as the two discussed a wide range of topics.
The UFC commentator turned podcaster referred to Trump’s interview with comedian Theo Von on his podcast in August followed by Trump’s running mate Sen. JD Vance’s appearance on the same show.
“Is that why you called me to do this,” the 45th president asked with a smile.
“No,” Rogan replied. “Once they shot you I was like ‘he’s gotta come in here.’”
“It’s all about timing, it’s all about the timing. I think the timing is perfect,” he added.
The conversation quickly shifted to Trump’s wound he sustained when 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at the July 13 rally, killing firefighter Corey Comperatore.
Rogan asked if Trump had a scar on his ear.
“It zicked right there,” the GOP presidential nominee said, showing off the wound behind his right ear.