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Right-wing podcaster Joe Rogan calls Trump Big Bend border barrier plan ‘B.S.’
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Austin-based Joe Rogan, host of one of the world’s most-listened-to podcasts, criticized the Trump administration’s plan to put up 17 miles of non-contiguous barrier fences in Big Bend National Park. Rogan, who endorsed Trump in the 2024 election, called the White House plan “B.S.” on an episode ...
Key takeaway Rogan, who endorsed Trump in the 2024 election, called the White House plan “B.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
Joe Rogan's criticism of the Trump administration's Big Bend border barrier plan is notable given his endorsement of the president in the 2024 election. For San Antonio residents, the proposal to construct 17 miles of non-contiguous barrier fences in Big Bend National Park raises concerns about the potential impact on the region's environment and tourism industry. As a major city in close proximity to the park, San Antonio's economy could be affected by any changes to the park's infrastructure. The city's government and business leaders will likely be watching the development of this plan closely, considering the potential consequences for local jobs and revenue. Rogan's comments may also spark a larger conversation among conservatives in the San Antonio area about the effectiveness and necessity of the proposed border barrier.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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What is this story about? Austin-based Joe Rogan, host of one of the world’s most-listened-to podcasts, criticized the Trump administration’s plan to put up 17 miles of non-contiguous barrier fences in Big Bend National Park. Rogan, who endorsed Trump in the 2024 election, called the White House plan “B.S.” on an episode ...
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