Joe Rogan weighs suing CNN, Jim Acosta over ivermectin 'horse dewormer' claims: 'They're making s**t up!'



Joe Rogan slammed CNN on Tuesday over the network's repeated claims that Ivermectin — a controversial anti-parasite drug that the popular podcaster used after being diagnosed with COVID-19 — is a "horse dewormer," even floating the idea that he may sue the network for defamation.

"Well, well well, if it isn't old 'horse worm Rogan,'" guest host Tom Seguraquipped Tuesday during an episode of Rogan's show, referencing the negative coverage Rogan received over his decision to use the drug.

"Bro, do I have to sue CNN?" Rogan responded while laughing. "They're making s**t up!"

"They keep saying I'm taking horse dewormer," he continued. "I literally got it from a doctor. It's an American company. They won the Nobel Prize in 2015 for use in human beings and CNN is saying I'm taking horse dewormer. They must know that's a lie."

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Rogan was widely chastised last week after announcing he had elected to throw "the kitchen sink" at the virus, using "all kinds of meds, monoclonal antibodies, ivermectin, Z-Pak, prednisone, everything" after testing positive. Scores of social media commenters even wished death on the podcast host.

But despite the death wishes, Rogan announced only days later that he had recovered from the virus, even completing a negative test, proving the pathogen was no longer present in his body.

CNN, along with the large majority of other mainstream media outlets, have characterized the drug primarily as a "horse dewormer" that "has become popular among fringe and anti-vaccine communities."

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notes that "Ivermectin is approved for human use to treat infections caused by some parasitic worms and head lice and skin conditions like rosacea." But the agency has adamantly advised that humans not take Ivermectin to treat COVID-19.

During the podcast episode Tuesday, Rogan touted the drug for helping in his recovery and noted that several doctors advised him to take the medication.

The podcaster also pushed back at CNN and one of the network's anchors, Jim Acosta, for defaming him.

"CNN was saying I am a distributor of misinformation," Rogan said. "I don't know what's going on, man."

"You know, there is a lot of speculation," he continued. "One of the speculations involves the emergency use authorization for the vaccines. That, in order for there to be an emergency use authorization, there has to be no treatment for a disease."

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Joe Rogan tests negative for COVID-19 days after positive test, disappointing many who wished he would die



Joe Rogan has tested negative for COVID-19, only two days after announcing he was infected with coronavirus. The good news of Rogan testing negative for COVID-19 disappointed many people who had previously hoped he would die from coronavirus.

On Friday, Rogan shared a photo of his negative test result on Instagram with the gleeful caption, "Tested negative today! Thanks for all the kind wishes!"

On Wednesday, Rogan revealed that he had contracted COVID-19 in a video announcement on Instagram.

"Hello friends, so I got back from the road Saturday night, feeling very weary, I had a headache and I just felt run down. And just to be cautious, I separated from my family, slept in a different part of the house, and throughout the night I got fevers and swears, and I knew what was going on," Rogan said in the video.

"So I got up in the morning, got tested, and It turns out I got COVID," he said.

"We immediately threw the kitchen sink at it. All kinds of meds," the UFC commentator explained. "Monoclonal antibodies, ivermectin, Z-pak, prednisone, everything. And I also got an anti-D drip and a vitamin drip."

"The Joe Rogan Experience" host received flak for taking the controversial drug ivermectin, which is an anti-parasitic drug for humans and animals. The FDA has recommended that humans don't take ivermectin to treat coronavirus.

When the stand-up comedian originally announced that he was infected with COVID-19, there were dozens of people on Twitter who expressed hope that Rogan would die from COVID-19. Here are just a few examples of what some said:

  • "I'll say it. I hope it kills him."
  • "if joe rogan dies 2021 will end up being a good year."
  • "guys GUYS do you understand how funny it will be… if joe rogan dies from covid."
  • "i hope joe rogan dies."
  • "please if joe rogan dies of covid it would be so funny."
  • "If Joe Rogan dies from horse dewormer that would be the funniest thing ever."
  • "i don't wantanyone to go out of their way to kill joe rogan, i just hope the horse paste liquifies his insides and he dies in embarrassing agony."
  • "Joe rogan has Covid and I genuinely don't hope he recovers."
  • "honestly I hopeJoe Rogandies like enough is enough."
  • "I hope joeRogandies next. C u in hell B*tch."

Rogan has not divulged his coronavirus vaccination status, but has advised that people who are at high risk to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which he said includes his parents. The massively popular podcast host also was hit with backlash for saying healthy young people probably don't need the COVID-19 vaccine. Rogan later noted that he isn't a doctor and "not a respected source of information," but rather a "cage-fighting commentator who's a dirty stand-up comedian."

Joe Rogan criticized for saying he is taking ivermectin (among other drugs) to treat COVID-19



Popular podcast host Joe Rogan said on Wednesday that he had contracted the coronavirus and was treating it with various medications, including ivermectin.

Rogan made the announcement on a video on his Instagram account.

"Hello friends, so I got back from the road Saturday night, feeling very weary, I had a headache and I just felt run down. And just to be cautious, I separated from my family, slept in a different part of the house, and throughout the night I got fevers and swears, and I knew what was going on," he explained.

"So I got up in the morning, got tested, and It turns out I got COVID," said Rogan.

"So we immediately threw the kitchen sink at it, all kinds of meds, monoclonal antibodies, ivermectin, Z-Pak, prednisone, everything," he continued.

"And I did that three days in a row, and so here we are Wednesday, and I feel great!" Rogan said. "I really only had one bad day, Sunday sucked. Monday was better, Tuesday felt better than Monday, and today I feel good, I actually feel pretty f***ing good."

He concluded the video saying the illness forced him to postpone his show in Nashville, Tennessee.

"Crazy times we're living in, but a wonderful heartfelt thank you to modern medicine for pulling me out of this so quickly and easily," Rogan concluded, "and my love to all of you. Thank you!"

Some took to social media to attack Rogan for taking ivermectin which has not been approved by the FDA to treat the coronavirus and has led to an increase in calls to poison control centers in some states.

Rogan was excoriated by many when he opined that young people who are healthy didn't need to get vaccinated, but he later apologized for the comments and told people he wasn't a doctor and they should get their medical advice elsewhere.

"I am not a doctor. I am a f***ing moron. And I am a cage-fighting commentator who's a dirty stand-up comedian!" Rogan said at the time. "I am not a respected source of information even for me! But I at least try to be honest about what I am saying."

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