Podcaster Joe Rogan doesn't support Donald Trump on Canada, instead wants this country to be USA's 51st state

Joe Rogan has waded into the escalating diplomatic friction between the U.S. and Canada, calling for cooler heads to prevail amid heated rhetoric from politicians and sports fans alike. The controversy, fueled by former President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs and jokes about annexing Canada as the “51st state,” reached a boiling point recently as viral videos showed American athletes being met with boos during the national anthem at NHL and NBA games in Canadian cities.

Anthems and Anger: Sports Become a Political Battleground

The tradition of playing both national anthems at cross-border sporting events has backfired spectacularly, with U.S. teams facing jeers from Canadian crowds. Clips of the Star-Spangled Banner being drowned out by boos before games in Toronto and Montreal have racked up millions of views, highlighting the spillover of political tensions into culture. Critics argue the hostility undermines the longtime alliance between the neighboring nations, which share the world’s longest undefended border and deep economic ties.

Rogan’s Plea: “We Need to Fix This”

On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience (#2290) with comedian Michael Kosta, Rogan dismissed the feud as “the dumbest thing there is,” urging both sides to repair the relationship. He expressed disbelief at growing anti-Canadian sentiment in the US, particularly from critics questioning Canada’s reliance on American military support. Rogan emphasized that Canada’s lack of a standalone military shouldn’t be a wedge issue, stating bluntly that the two countries need to “become friends again” rather than stoking division.
The podcaster’s comments come as Trump doubles down on protectionist trade policies, including proposed tariffs on