(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) In a recent Twitter exchange, popular podcast host Joe Rogan issued a bold challenge to a pro-COVID-19 vaccine professor who took to Twitter to throw a hissy fit over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s interview with Rogan.
Dr. Peter Hotez, a vivid supporter of annual COVID vaccines, accused Rogan of spreading so-called misinformation by inviting RFK Jr., a Democratic candidate for president, to speak about his candidacy, including his position against government vaccine mandates.
“[I]t’s clear many actually believe this nonsense,” Hotez claimed on Saturday, in reaction to the interview.
Rogan fired back with an offer, stating, “Peter, if you claim what RFKjr [sic] is saying is ‘misinformation’ I am offering you $100,000.00 to the charity of your choice if you’re willing to debate him on my show with no time limit.”
However, Hotez’s response was rather vague, simply claiming that he was always available to speak with Rogan without directly addressing the challenge.
Peter, if you claim what RFKjr is saying is “misinformation” I am offering you $100,000.00 to the charity of your choice if you’re willing to debate him on my show with no time limit. https://t.co/m0HxYek0GX
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) June 17, 2023
Expressing his disappointment, Rogan called Hotez’s reply a “non answer” and questioned the professor’s commitment to his beliefs. “I challenged you publicly because you publicly quote tweeted and agreed with that dogshit vice article,” Rogan added.
Again, I’m going to ask you very clearly, are you willing to debate @RobertKennedyJr on my podcast? https://t.co/vFkzW9CCBq
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) June 18, 2023
Rogan’s call for an open debate quickly gained attention, with his initial tweet garnering nearly 19 million views.
To further emphasize his point, Rogan shared a compilation video titled “The Great Double-Taking Vaccine Scientist,” created by video journalist Matt Oarfalea.
The video showcased instances of Hotez advocating for unlimited doses of the controversial COVID vaccine.
The Great Double-Talking Vaccine Scientist pic.twitter.com/CKz5i1OOPy
— Matt Orfalea (@0rf) June 14, 2023
