Apr 16, 2026 | 2:19 PM EDT In a sharp turn from his previous praise, Joe Rogan has taken an indirect shot at powerful billionaires like Elon Musk. While he didn’t take names, his comments might strike the Tesla CEO’s nerve. But what did Rogan say exactly? Watch What’s Trending Now! “There’s no way there should be this kind of money in politics,” said Rogan during JRE #2482. “There’s no way it’d be good for anybody if the people with all the money are controlling most of the things that happen. It doesn’t make any sense because they’re just, they’re all sick anyway. They just want more.” ADVERTISEMENT Rogan particularly questioned the involvement of billionaires in politics who throw massive amounts. For instance, take Elon Musk, who has a net worth of over $700 billion, as an example. The Tesla CEO formally entered politics by endorsing Donald Trump and donating over $100 million to the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. Not just that, he also utilized it by expanding his influence by becoming a key adviser for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in January 2025. However, a few months later, in May, he left that position following disagreements over federal spending. ADVERTISEMENT Now, Rogan has not spoken out against Musk becoming a part of the Trump administration in particular. He just seemed not aligned with the general idea of any billionaire’s involvement in politics. But why? “If you’re worth $200 billion and you’re still trying to make more money, that’s what you’re trying to do with your time. Well, you’re sick. There’s something wrong with you. There’s like, what are you doing with that money? How is it possible that you could spend all that money?… I feel poor when I’m around Elon,” Rogan added jokingly. ADVERTISEMENT Joe Rogan criticizes billionaires who relentlessly pursue wealth, saying if you’re worth $200 billion and still want more, you’re sick. https://t.co/LJQILuos4F