Joe Rogan Criticizes Epstein Files on Podcast

Podcast host Joe Rogan expressed profound shock and criticism over the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files during multiple episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience, describing the documents' contents as demonic and questioning the Trump administration's handling of the disclosures.

The files, part of more than 3 million pages released by the Justice Department on January 30 under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, detail aspects of Epstein's sex trafficking operation from 2012 to 2018. Rogan, appearing on his show in early February 2026, said his views on the case had completely shifted after reviewing unredacted portions. "My position on this completely shifted. This is clearly demonic," Rogan stated, referencing a disturbing email involving a young girl invoking Jesus in prayer during her ordeal. He discussed the materials with guest Dr. Robert Malone, who argued that the revelations transcend secular explanation. "It's hard to come up with a language to express what we're observing in the world other than the language of theology," Malone said, drawing from his own background.

Rogan also addressed his own brief mention in the files, clarifying that it stemmed from declining...