Gavin Newsom and Joe Rogan trade public insults over podcast appearance
California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly criticized podcaster Joe Rogan, calling him "too chicken" to invite him on his show after Rogan had previously described Newsom negatively. Rogan had declined to host Newsom and criticized his COVID-19 policies in past podcast episodes. The exchange occurred on social media with Newsom using capitalized text and Trump-styled language in his response.
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3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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Outlets differ on what provoked Newsom: Rogan's recent 'cardboard cutout' comment versus a resurfaced 2023 clip where Rogan called him a 'con man.' The Hill frames Newsom as confident; NY Post emphasizes the 'low blow' style; HuffPost contextualizes prior attacks on COVID policy.
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“Newsom says Rogan 'too chicken' for podcast invitation”
“'CHICKEN': Gavin Newsom Fires Back After Joe Rogan Called Him A 'F**king Con Man'”
“Gavin Newsom delivers low blow to 'little guy' Joe Rogan”
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