TL;DR
- Joe Rogan claimed Marjorie Taylor Greene is more pro-LGBTQ than Hillary Clinton.
- Greene has a long, public record of attacking queer and trans people.
- She’s pushed anti-trans bills and misinformation about gender-affirming care.
- LGBTQ activists call the claim absurd and dangerous.
- The comment shows how distorted “pro-LGBTQ” has become in some conservative circles.
Joe Rogan’s Bizarre Claim Sparks LGBTQ Outrage
Joe Rogan, never one to shy away from controversy, stirred up fresh outrage after claiming on his podcast that Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is somehow more pro-LGBTQ than Hillary Clinton. Yes, you read that right. Greene—the same Republican known for anti-trans crusades, conspiracy theories, and “two genders only” signs—was painted by Rogan as a beacon of queer tolerance.
Chatting with Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, Rogan nodded along as Luckey suggested Greene would be considered “left of Hillary” today, especially on LGBTQ issues. “Hillary, even in 2008, was against gay marriage,” Luckey said, recalling Clinton’s early stance that marriage was “between a man and a woman.” Rogan chimed in, claiming Clinton would now be “on the right of Marjorie Taylor Greene.”
The internet’s collective jaw hit the floor. For those who’ve followed Greene’s career, the idea she’s “pro-LGBTQ” is laughable at best—and dangerous at worst.
A Record Steeped in Hate
Greene’s hostility toward queer and trans people is well-documented. Since her first months in Congress, she has raged against trans athletes, gender-affirming care, and even Pride symbols in her workplace. In 2021, she went on a tirade on X (then Twitter), attacking “trans biological men in girls’ sports” and claiming Democrats “want to turn your kids gay.”
When Democratic congresswoman Marie Newman displayed a trans Pride flag outside her office in support of her trans daughter, Greene retaliated with a sign declaring, “There are TWO genders. MALE & FEMALE. Trust the science.” The move sparked national outrage and cemented Greene’s reputation as one of Washington’s loudest anti-LGBTQ voices.
She’s also pushed false claims that gender-affirming care for minors is “child abuse,” called for drag shows to be banned, and said lesbian stepmothers “aren’t real mothers.” In 2022, she mocked the monkeypox outbreak that affected gay and bi men by selling T-shirts calling it a “scam.”
The Backlash
LGBTQ advocates were quick to call Rogan’s remarks “gaslighting on steroids.” Equality groups pointed out that Clinton’s evolution—from opposing same-sex marriage to championing equality—mirrors America’s broader shift toward acceptance. Greene, meanwhile, has doubled down on fear-mongering and legislation that could criminalize doctors providing gender-affirming care.
“The only thing Greene’s pro about is promoting hate,” said one LGBTQ rights advocate. “To compare her to anyone who’s ever supported queer rights is pure revisionist fantasy.”
Even by Rogan’s standards, this take shocked fans. The host’s platform has long flirted with contrarian “free speech” debates, but claiming one of the GOP’s most vocal anti-LGBTQ figures is somehow left-wing sent his credibility into freefall among queer listeners.
Why It Matters
For queer Americans, Rogan’s comments highlight a troubling trend: the normalization of anti-LGBTQ extremism dressed up as “political nuance.” When influential voices like Rogan blur the line between bigotry and tolerance, they risk erasing the real harm caused by politicians like Greene.
The LGBTQ community doesn’t need faux allies redefining “pro-LGBTQ” to fit their narratives—it needs truth, accountability, and recognition of the ongoing fight for equality.
As one activist quipped online, “If Marjorie Taylor Greene is the new face of progressivism, then drag queens are running the Pentagon.”