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Joe Rogan was completely wrong about Donald Trump’s UFC event

Joe Rogan shared details of a conversation with President Donald Trump regarding security fears at UFC Freedom 250. Trump reportedly joked about dying in an attack before federal authorities announced they had stopped a plot targeting the event. This follows previous reports that Rogan overestimated the event's viewership.

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New reports detail a conversation between Rogan and Trump about a foiled terrorist plot.

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  1. Trump and Rogan Exchanged Jokes About Terror Threats at UFC Event

    Joe Rogan shared details of a conversation with President Donald Trump regarding security fears at UFC Freedom 250. Trump reportedly joked about dying in an attack before federal authorities announced they had stopped a plot targeting the event. This follows previous reports that Rogan overestimated the event's viewership.

    What's confirmed:

    • Federal authorities announced they foiled an alleged plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event.
    • President Donald Trump joked about dying in a terrorist attack during the event.
    • Joe Rogan told President Trump about his fears of a potential terrorist attack at the White House UFC event.
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  2. Joe Rogan Miscalculates UFC Freedom 250 Viewership

    President Donald Trump hosted UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary and his 80th birthday. While Joe Rogan claimed the event had over 150 million viewers, actual U.S. averages were 7 million. The event broke a Paramount+ record but failed to meet Super Bowl level predictions.

    What's confirmed:

    • UFC Freedom 250 averaged 7 million viewers in the U.S.
    • The event broke a Paramount+ record.
    • President Donald Trump hosted the event on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14.
    • The event celebrated the 80th birthday of the President and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
    • Joe Rogan claimed the event had more than 150 million viewers.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The FBI revealed the event was targeted by terrorists using explosive drones and snipers.
    • UFC Freedom 250 averaged 8.2 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America.
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