Joe Rogan’s latest podcast dropped a truth bomb on MAGA supporters cheering Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.

Rogan, speaking with comedian Andrew Santino on The Joe Rogan Experience, warned that celebrating Kimmel’s weeklong ABC suspension could backfire, as government-driven censorship might one day target conservatives, Newsweek reported.

The controversy erupted after Kimmel’s monologue slamming MAGA’s response to Charlie Kirk’s killing, sparking a heated debate over free speech and media bias.

Kimmel’s suspension from Jimmy Kimmel Live! stemmed from his sharp critique of MAGA’s attempt to distance themselves from Kirk’s murderer. His words cut deep, accusing the movement of dodging responsibility while milking the tragedy for political gain. ABC yanked him off air for a week, a move that lit up social media with both cheers and jeers.

Kimmel’s Monologue Sparks Firestorm

“The MAGA gang [is] desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them,” Kimmel said, jabbing at their spin tactics. His bluntness earned him a swift suspension, but it also exposed the fault lines in the free speech debate. Some conservatives celebrated, yet others wondered if they were playing the same cancel-culture game they often decry.

Rogan didn’t mince words, calling out the folly of cheering government pressure on networks like ABC. “I definitely don’t think the government should be involved ever in dictating what a comedian can and cannot say in a monologue,” he declared. That’s a slippery slope, and conservatives who applaud it now might regret it when the tables turn.

“You’re crazy for supporting this because this will be used on you,” Rogan warned, pointing out the long game. He argued that censorship tools, once normalized, could easily swing against the right. It’s a sobering reminder that power flips, and today’s weapon can become tomorrow’s shackle.

Debate Over Free Speech Intensifies

The backlash to Kimmel’s suspension wasn’t universal among conservatives. Some questioned whether reveling in his punishment aligned with their anti-cancel culture stance. It’s a bitter irony when the “own the libs” crowd starts rooting for corporate or government muzzles.

Kimmel returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, but the saga didn’t end there. Sinclair and Nexstar, owners of several ABC affiliates, continued blocking his show locally, signaling ongoing discontent. The move suggests that local markets aren’t ready to let Kimmel slide back into their living rooms unchallenged.

Late-night host Seth Meyers jumped into the fray, defending Kimmel’s right to speak without fear of censorship. “It is possible to stand up to this kind of bullying and censorship,” Meyers said, noting that Trump’s lawsuit against The New York Times had already flopped. He announced Kimmel’s return, framing it as a win against overreach.

Trump and Warren Weigh In

President Donald Trump, never one to stay quiet, blasted ABC’s decision to reinstate Kimmel on Truth Social. He called Kimmel “unfunny” and a liability, claiming his audience had tanked and his show spewed “99 percent positive Democrat GARBAGE.” Trump’s outburst underscores the political divide, but it’s hard to see his rant swaying a network like ABC.

Senator Elizabeth Warren, on the other hand, praised those who opposed what she called Trump’s censorship of Kimmel. “For everyone who spoke up and said Trump’s censorship of Kimmel is wrong, your voice mattered,” she said. Her comments, while noble in tone, conveniently sidestep the nuance of Kimmel’s provocative rhetoric.

Rogan’s warning cuts through the noise with a clear message: censorship is a double-edged sword. Conservatives cheering Kimmel’s suspension might feel victorious now, but they’re handing the left a playbook to use later. It’s a classic case of short-term wins blinding folks to long-term dangers.

Censorship’s Dangerous Precedent

The Kimmel drama highlights a broader cultural tug-of-war over free speech versus accountability. When networks bow to pressure—whether from government or public outcry—it sets a precedent that chills open discourse. Conservatives, of all people, should know the value of protecting unfiltered voices, even ones they dislike.

Kimmel’s monologue, while biting, was within his comedic lane, yet it cost him a week off air. The right’s celebration of this feels like a betrayal of their own principles, especially when figures like Rogan are sounding the alarm. Hypocrisy doesn’t win battles; it just muddies the water.

Ultimately, Rogan’s point is the one to heed: censorship is a tool that cuts both ways. Conservatives must decide if they’re fighting for free speech or just settling scores. Kimmel’s back, but the real question is whether the right will learn from this before the censor’s pen turns on them.