In a striking turn of events, Donald Trump threw his support behind conservative author Douglas Murray on Friday, just one day after Murray confronted Joe Rogan during an explosive episode of his podcast. This endorsement adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding Rogan’s controversial guests.

Murray, a British writer with a no-nonsense approach, expressed his concerns over Rogan hosting a Holocaust apologist who shockingly labeled Winston Churchill as the "chief villain" of World War II. Trump's backing came via a post on Truth Social, where he chose to ignore the fiery exchange but highlighted Murray's latest book, "On Democracies and Death Cults," calling it a crucial reminder of the importance of defending America and its ally, Israel.

In his discussion with Rogan, Murray didn’t hold back on criticizing the presence of controversial figures such as Darryl Cooper and Ian Carroll on the podcast. Cooper, known for his Holocaust revisionist claims from appearances on Tucker Carlson’s show, had previously argued that Hitler’s actions were merely an unfortunate side effect of the war. Murray was quick to push back, declaring that these guests promote dangerous misinformation that lacks historical credibility.

During the confrontation, Murray challenged Rogan, stating, "I feel you’ve opened the door to quite a lot of people who now have a big platform, throwing out counter-historical narratives." The tension escalated as Murray questioned the rationale behind showcasing such perspectives, insisting that these individuals lack any genuine historical expertise.

Rogan, maintaining his stance as a curious podcaster, responded, "I just think, I’d like to talk to that person," but Murray pushed further, asserting that there comes a point where merely raising questions stops being valid, urging Rogan to reconsider the implications of giving such views a platform.

Amid this serious back-and-forth, Rogan oddity emerged with a sidetrack into a separate topic where he proclaimed the resurgence of using certain slurs, claiming it to be a cultural victory spurred on by podcasts. He quipped that this is another reflection of a growing trend in societal conversations.

As this dialogue continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the intersection of politics, culture, and history remains a hotbed of controversy, with figures like Murray and Rogan at the forefront, shaping public discourse in provocative ways.