Elon Musk is a true tech visionary whose ideas and inventions have changed the world. From reusable rockets with SpaceX to working closely with NASA and planning missions to Mars, Musk keeps pushing the limits. He even helped bring two stranded NASA astronauts back from the space station, who were stuck for 286 days.
Everyone knows that, but not everyone gives him the credit he deserves. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently pointed this out. He has a gut feeling that this is largely due to Musk’s polarizing political affiliations.
Joe Rogan Blames Politics for Elon Musk’s Criticism
Joe Rogan, known for speaking his mind, recently praised Elon Musk for his determination to push humanity toward Mars. On his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan said Musk’s incredible achievements with SpaceX aren’t getting the recognition they deserve. He believes that Musk’s political ties, especially with Donald Trump, have led to unfair criticism.
Rogan explained, “His (Elon Musk’s) drive, his accomplishments and innovation. Like he’s obsessed with getting people to Mars. He’s obsessed with the engineering involved… What SpaceX has done is it’s not appreciated enough. Because he’s so polarizing politically because of his affiliation with (Donald) Trump.”
Rogan and Musk have met several times on the podcast. Musk has been on the show at least four times, where they’ve discussed topics like SpaceX, Tesla, AI, Neuralink, and the mission to colonize Mars. Rogan’s views on Musk come from these deep, long conversations.
The 57-year-old said there seems to be a plan to tear Elon Musk down. According to Rogan, some media groups and NGOs are working hard to damage Musk’s image on purpose. “There’s a gigantic propaganda machine that’s trying to paint him as a literal Nazi. And they’re doing it because they have a vested interest in keeping all these NGO’s. And all their funding in place,” he added.
Joe Rogan Slammed Media While Elon Musk Rescued Astronauts
Elon Musk’s SpaceX rescued NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore last month after they unexpectedly spent nine months aboard the International Space Station. Joe Rogan, the popular podcast host, was quick to criticize mainstream media for downplaying Musk’s role in the rescue.
Rogan expressed his frustration, saying, “They’re trying to sh*t on everything he does and hide all the good stuff. You didn’t hear a peep about Elon rescuing those astronauts. That should have been live-streamed on all of the news all day long.”
🚨NEW: @JoeRogan blasts the legacy media for downplaying @ElonMusk and @SpaceX‘s heroic rescue of two astronauts trapped at the space station.
“They’re trying to sh*t on everything he does and hide all the good stuff. You didn’t hear a peep about Elon rescuing those astronauts.… pic.twitter.com/PSqtt8Nstu
— KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) March 29, 2025
Musk himself later agreed with Rogan, calling out the media for intentionally suppressing positive stories about SpaceX. He backed up Rogan’s comments, suggesting that the media was ignoring important achievements.
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