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Trump's 2024 Bid Divided by Podcaster Backlash

10/6/2025

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Analysts say conservative podcasting culture boosted Trump's 2024 bid, but podcasters now criticize him.
Joe Rogan and Theo Von, Trump supporters, disagree on deportations and Gaza.
Rogan called deportations "f------ crazy," Von questioned the Department of Homeland Security's tactics.
Focus groups show some young Trump voters were influenced by Rogan and Von.

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Story summary

Analysts say conservative podcasting culture boosted Trump's 2024 bid, but podcasters now criticize him.
Joe Rogan and Theo Von, Trump supporters, disagree on deportations and Gaza.
Rogan called deportations "f------ crazy," Von questioned the Department of Homeland Security's tactics.
Focus groups show some young Trump voters were influenced by Rogan and Von.