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Fact Check: Joe Rogan deemed Johnson's posts as threatening and reported them to police

Fact Check: Joe Rogan deemed Johnson's posts as threatening and reported them to police

Published June 26, 2025
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# Fact Check: Joe Rogan Deemed Johnson's Posts as Threatening and Reported Them to Police ## What We Know Brian Johnson, known as the "Liver King," w...

Fact Check: Joe Rogan Deemed Johnson's Posts as Threatening and Reported Them to Police

What We Know

Brian Johnson, known as the "Liver King," was arrested in Austin after making a series of threatening posts directed at Joe Rogan, a prominent podcaster. In these posts, Johnson explicitly challenged Rogan to a fight, stating, "Joe Rogan, I’m calling you out, my name’s Liver King... I’m picking a fight with you" (source-2). Following these threats, Rogan reported the situation to the police, expressing concerns about Johnson's mental stability and the nature of his threats (source-3).

The Austin Police Department was alerted to Johnson's behavior, which included multiple videos where he appeared agitated and unstable. Rogan informed the police that he had never interacted with Johnson but considered the posts to be threatening (source-6). Johnson was subsequently arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat, a Class B misdemeanor (source-4).

Analysis

The evidence supporting the claim that Joe Rogan deemed Johnson's posts as threatening and reported them to the police is substantial. Multiple sources confirm that Rogan communicated his concerns to law enforcement, stating that he perceived Johnson's behavior as threatening and that he had no prior interactions with him (source-5).

Additionally, the police's response to Rogan's report indicates that they took the threats seriously, leading to Johnson's arrest later that day. The credibility of the sources reporting this incident is high, as they include reputable news outlets such as NBC News, The New York Post, and Rolling Stone, which have a history of accurate reporting on similar matters. The consistency across these reports reinforces the reliability of the information presented.

However, it is essential to note that while Rogan's assessment of Johnson's mental state is included in police reports, it is based on Rogan's observations and hearsay regarding Johnson's alleged drug issues (source-3). This aspect, while relevant, does not detract from the core claim that Rogan reported Johnson's threats to the police.

Conclusion

The claim that Joe Rogan deemed Johnson's posts as threatening and reported them to the police is True. The evidence from multiple credible sources confirms that Rogan expressed his concerns about Johnson's threatening behavior to law enforcement, leading to Johnson's arrest for making terroristic threats.

Sources

  1. Jo, joé, jo'er = joder | WordReference Forums
  2. Brian 'Liver King' Johnson arrested in Austin after Joe Rogan comments
  3. Joe Rogan told cops Liver King appears 'unstable,' and ...
  4. 'Liver King' Arrested After 'Picking a Fight' With Joe Rogan
  5. 'Liver King' influencer arrested in Texas after threatening Joe Rogan
  6. Liver King Arrested, Charged For 'Terroristic Threat' Against Joe Rogan

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