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Backed by Elon Musk and Joe Rogan’s $100,000 High-Stakes Challenge, Jacked 69-Year-Old Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sees Backing of UFC Veteran

Published 06/25/2023, 6:36 AM EDT

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Just when you thought Joe Rogan couldn’t stir up another firestorm, he did it again! The podcaster extraordinaire has found himself in the midst of a heated controversy, thanks to a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. In this latest installment, Rogan sat down with Robert Kennedy Jr., a vocal critic of Covid vaccines.

Moreover, their discussion ignited a storm of criticism and accusations of spreading misinformation. As the debate raged on, things took an unexpected turn when Dr. Peter Hotez, a renowned vaccine researcher, entered the fray. He deemed the podcast as vaccine misinformation on Twitter.

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Next, Rogan decided to throw down the gauntlet, offering to donate a whopping $100,000 to debate Kennedy on his show without any time restrictions. While this debate is not looking to slow down, a UFC veteran might have entered the conversation!

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Jake Shields posts a picture with Robert Kennedy Jr

Enter Jake Shields, the mixed martial artist known for his fierce fighting skills and outspoken nature. Shields took to social media to voice his support for Robert Kennedy Jr., sharing a photo of the two of them showing their muscles off. And rightfully so, because both Kennedy and Shields were looking exceptionally muscular. In a biting caption, Shields dismissed the notion of age being an excuse for physical decline.

Moreover, he also threw a verbal jab at those who let laziness and stupidity hold them back. “RFK is 69 years old. Using age as an excuse to get fat is for the lazy and stupid”

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While Shields did not take any stance on the ongoing Kennedy-Hotez controversy, his picture with RFK Jr. signals his support. Expectedly, there were many comments hinting at this latest controversy. But do you think Shields was targeting Hotez through his Twitter post?

When Elon Musk joined this debate to support Joe Rogan

The owner of Twitter has never been the one to stay away from controversies. While Elon Musk is in the headlines for his potential MMA fight against Mark Zuckerberg, the tech billionaire decided to subtly showcase his stance in this controversy.

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Replying to Joe Rogan’s tweet about inviting Hotez to a debate with RKF Jr, Musk commented with two fire emojis. While he did not use any words, the emojis indicated Musk’s support towards the podcast host.

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What are your opinions about this entire controversy? Whose side are you on? Do let us know in the comments below.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports who has a keen understanding of the complex commercial nature of the sport. With a degree in Commerce from a prestigious institute, Sushant has a unique perspective on the multi-million-dollar industry that surrounds the UFC. He is an avid fan of the sport and has been following it closely since 2016.
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Rupkamal Sarma