Mark Ruffalo slams Joe Rogan for late criticism of Trump’s immigration raids
- Mark Ruffalo criticized Joe Rogan for his past support of Trump and his delay in condemning his immigration policies.
- Joe Rogan had previously endorsed Trump during the 2024 election campaign and later criticized ICE raids on immigrant workers.
- Ruffalo's comments reflect ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy in the U.S. and highlight the need for timely commentary on such issues.
In the United States, actor Mark Ruffalo has openly criticized podcaster Joe Rogan for his delayed condemnation of Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies. This controversy arose after Rogan, who previously supported Trump during the 2024 election campaign, described Trump's tactics of conducting ICE raids on migrant workers as 'insane' during an episode of his podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience.' Rogan's comments followed the president's aggressive targeting of immigrant workers in various industries, leading to a wave of raids on construction sites and other workplaces across the country. Ruffalo took to social media to express his discontent with Rogan's recent remarks, highlighting that it was 'a little late' for the podcaster to suddenly voice criticism after supporting Trump and endorsing Project 2025, a policy book detailing a conservative agenda for a potential second Trump term. Through his post, Ruffalo suggested that Rogan was either unaware of the implications of his support or deliberately ignoring them, raising questions about the credibility of his recent criticisms. The backdrop of these criticisms is the aggressive immigration enforcement policies implemented under the Trump administration, which have targeted undocumented immigrants indiscriminately, including those without criminal histories. These actions have strained communities and drawn condemnation from activists and progressives, including Ruffalo himself, who has long been an outspoken opponent of Trump’s administration and its immigration tactics. Ruffalo's activism was visible during a 'No Kings' protest where he expressed solidarity with immigrants and criticized racist narratives surrounding crime and immigration. His statements focus on the contributions of immigrants to society, aiming to reshape the narrative around immigration and highlight the complex socio-economic factors at play. In contrast, Rogan's recent acknowledgment of the gravity of ICE raids raises eyebrows, as many see it as a too-late attempt to align with progressive views after years of supporting a controversial administration.