Joe Rogan talked about the dangers of sacrificing due process in the fight against crime, referencing deportations like that of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and cautioning against the U.S. becoming "monsters."
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a suspected gang member, was deported without formal charges or trial, sparking controversy over the abandonment of due process.
During a conversation with comedian Deric Poston on "The Joe Rogan Experience," Rogan critiqued what he described as a dangerous "over-correction" in response to rising crime and illegal immigration.
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Without directly naming Trump, he criticized efforts that remove suspects without a trial as short-sighted and authoritarian, posing hypothetical abuses under future leaders. His comments went viral over Easter weekend, drawing unexpected praise from critics of Trump.
"That is dangerous," Rogan said. "We got to be careful that we don't become monsters while we're fighting monsters."
The viral clip sparked a broader conversation across social media, with many using the phrase "even Joe Rogan" to highlight the surprise that Rogan—typically aligned with conservative or libertarian views—was voicing concerns about Trump-era deportation tactics.
Critics and immigration advocates pointed to the clip as evidence that concerns over due process are not partisan. However, other parts of Rogan's episode, particularly his comments about immigrants and government aid, faced backlash for sounding xenophobic and overly generalizing.
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