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Newsom Cuts Ties with Rogan, Eyes 2028 Run

10/28/2025

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Gavin Newsom, California Governor, announced on Monday that he no longer wishes to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience.
In a CNN interview with Elex Michaelson, Newsom said Rogan has attacked him for years and that he is moving on from a debate.
He compared Rogan's influence to “the Facebook of podcasting” and noted ongoing tensions as Rogan mocks Newsom's ambitions.
Newsom hinted at a possible presidential run in 2028.

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Gavin Newsom, California Governor, announced on Monday that he no longer wishes to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience.
In a CNN interview with Elex Michaelson, Newsom said Rogan has attacked him for years and that he is moving on from a debate.
He compared Rogan's influence to “the Facebook of podcasting” and noted ongoing tensions as Rogan mocks Newsom's ambitions.
Newsom hinted at a possible presidential run in 2028.