The Gateway Pundit reported that popular podcaster Joe Rogan challenged vaccine expert Peter Hotez to a debate with Democratic presidential nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his podcast.
Rogan, known for his open discussions on various topics, including vaccines, pledged to donate $100,000 to the charity of Hotez’s choice if he agreed to speak with RFK Jr.
The offer came about after Hotez shared a Vice article on Twitter entitled “Spotify has stopped even attempting to block Joe Rogan’s vaccine misinformation.” The article was directed at Rogan for being RFK Jr. on his podcast to discuss the potential adverse effects of vaccines.
In response to Hotez’s tweet, Rogan retracted labeling RFK Jr.’s statements. as “misinformation” into question and presented the $100,000 challenge. He invited Hotez to participate in an unrestricted debate on his show, providing an opportunity for informed and respectful discussion.
RFK Jr. did not hesitate for a moment to accept the challenge and said: “Peter. Let’s finally have the respectful, sympathetic, informative debate the American people deserve.”
However, Horitz did not accept the offer, instead wanting to appear on Rogan’s show without having to debate RFK Jr.
I’d love to drop by and have a meaningful discussion. I respect you and your show and I don’t want an adversarial relationship. I think we can make some progress.
— Professor Peter Hotez MD PhD (@PeterHotez) June 18, 2023
The discussion pool for Peter Hotez to participate in the Joe Rogan Experience has risen to over $1.5 million, and he can choose to go to the charity of his choice. This does not apply to other commitments.
After Roe Rogan Dr. Hotez had challenged to debate with Robert Kennedy, Jr. on the vaccine’s legitimacy, Elon Musk joined the conversation, suggesting that Peter Hotez may not want to debate because he “hates charity.”
Professor Hotez fired back at Elon Musk and asked for money.
And now Professor Hotez calls Robert Kennedy a science denier.
This man is so weak.
This guest @PeterHotez (never heard of him) tried to play Digital Hall Monitor by complaining that Spotify isn’t doing enough to censor @JoeRogan to have @RobertKennedyJr on his show and accused him of “misinformation” and was offered what is now $250k+ to charities to debate… pic.twitter.com/ypru2FJ8wv
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) June 18, 2023
So here we are.
Brief summary:@PeterHotez: “Wow, RFK Jr. and Rogan were spreading dangerous misinformation.”@joerogan: “Okay, show us what we got wrong.”
Hotez: “No.”
Joe: “Why not?”@Elon Musk: “He knows he’s wrong.”
Hotez: “I’m an expert”
Joe: “Okay, come share your expertise”…
—Chris Hardman. Sauna King.🌲🥚🇺🇸 (@chhardman) June 18, 2023