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Joe Rogan Hints at 'Monstrous'  Viewership White House UFC Event

Rogan said the White House fights drew 4,300 official attendees and 85,000 more on outdoor screens.

  • On The Joe Rogan Experience posted Wednesday, Joe Rogan defended the White House UFC event, dismissing claims of political bias while praising it as the "wildest experience" of his career.
  • President Donald Trump hosted the $60 million UFC Freedom 250 spectacle on the South Lawn, where 14 fighters competed before 4,300 attendees, with an additional 85,000 watching on screens outside.
  • Rogan persuaded reluctant celebrities like Shane Gillis to attend, championing the gathering as a "once-ever" birthday celebration marking the run-up to America's 250th anniversary.
  • Controversy erupted when fighter Josh Hokit called First Lady Michelle Obama a "man" during a post-fight interview, prompting UFC head Dana White to condemn the statement as "nasty."
  • Rejecting accusations of political bias, Rogan insisted the event remained nonpartisan and unrelated to foreign policy with Iran, telling critics to "shut the f*ck up.
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The Hayride broke the news on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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