Will Trump's Joe Rogan Interview Help Win White House? Analysts' Verdicts

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

72% : Some folks think it was perfect for Trump because the relaxed format allowed him be personable and showcase his humor.
70% : Trump was classic Trump in the interview, regurgitating the usual falsehoods about the 2020 election, immigration, and more.
62% : Overall, Trump scored a win by being on the podcast because of how many people saw it in such a close race, and with millions of views and Rogan's points about Harris's media approach and potential tech bias, Rogan's platform reinforced Trump's messaging in a closely contested race.
61% : Many of those viewers may be swing voters, and the three-hour, unscripted format allowed Trump to engage directly with Rogan's large, diverse audience.
60% : Scott Talan, Professor of CommunicationFrom Joe Rogan's perspective, bringing Trump on his podcast was a hit.
56% : Rogan's platform enabled Trump to reinforce his populist messages without the usual critical scrutiny he faces elsewhere.
47% : Analysts have weighed in on the impact of this interview for both Rogan and Trump.
45% : Going on the podcast with Rogan was absolutely the right move for Trump, but it's very difficult to determine if it was a hit.
42% : I believe that Trump decided to speak with Rogan to solidify his male vote.
34% : Prior to hosting Trump, Rogan had been vocal about his reluctance to invite the former president on The Joe Rogan Experience.
32% : What is certain: Rogan's audience is the one that Trump is assiduously courting: young men, who may not be ideologically right-wing but are tired of "wokeness."
29% : For Trump, it isn't as clear.
25% : Trump also discussed his stance on illegal immigration, arguing that communities impacted by immigration are experiencing increased challenges, while advocating for migrants to be "returned to their country" rather than integrated.
22% : He noted that some viewers reported difficulty finding his interview with Trump on YouTube, which he suggested aligns with allegations of tech bias against conservative viewpoints.
13% : If Trump wins, it will largely be as a result of his aggressive outreach efforts to younger male voters who can connect with Trump's anger about the current state of the country.
12% : Throughout the interview, Trump made criticisms of Vice President Kamala Harris, describing her as "a very low IQ person" and speculating that she would "be laying on the floor comatose" if she were subjected to a rigorous interview with Rogan.

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