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Joe Rogan Calls Deportation of Innocent People to El Salvador’s Mega-Prisons “Horrific”
On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, podcast host Joe Rogan voiced serious concerns over the potential deportation of innocent individuals as part of the U.S. government’s efforts to crack down on gang activity. While he expressed support for stronger border control, Rogan emphasized that mistakes in identifying gang members could have tragic consequences, especially when those deported end up in El Salvador’s notoriously dangerous mega-prisons.
Rogan, who has been known to support certain Trump-era immigration policies, didn’t hold back his criticism over what he described as “horrific” errors. He pointed out recent reports alleging that individuals with no criminal ties were being deported and locked up simply because they had tattoos or fit a certain profile. One case he highlighted was that of a “gay barber” who was allegedly sent to the harsh Salvadoran prison system without a fair hearing or the opportunity to clear his name.
“This is where it gets scary,” Rogan said. “You have people who are not criminals being rounded up, deported, and thrown into violent prison systems. That’s horrific.”
Rogan’s comments came during a conversation with political commentator Konstantin Kisin. Kisin remarked that “a human being being plucked out of nowhere and ending up in a country he’s never even lived in, locked away with gang members, is a terrible thing.” Rogan agreed, saying, “That shouldn’t be controversial it’s basic humanity.”
Although Rogan recognized the value in targeting real criminals and reducing illegal border crossings, he warned that wrongful deportations could undermine the credibility of the overall mission. “This kind of mistake is bad for the cause,” he said. “The cause is removing violent criminals not innocent people just trying to live their lives.”
He also raised concerns about the lack of a clear system to correct these errors, questioning what recourse someone falsely deported might have. “Is there a plan in place to fix these mistakes? How long does an innocent person have to sit in a prison before someone realizes the truth?” Rogan asked.
The podcaster expressed frustration with what he described as a broader political trend: the refusal to admit mistakes. “This is part of the problem never admit fault, never say you’re wrong. But when innocent people are involved, you have to fix it,” he added.
Rogan’s comments have struck a chord with many concerned about immigration enforcement and human rights. As this conversation continues to unfold, it’s a reminder that strong policies must always be balanced with careful oversight and a commitment to justice.