Joe Rogan admits he considered buying Epstein’s ‘Pedophile Island’ | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrendan RasciusThursday 20 November 2025 00:48 GMTEpstein Files: What's next?Podcaster Joe Rogan criticized President Donald Trump's shifting position on the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files.Rogan questioned the situation, saying he had heard “there’s no files” and that “it’s a hoax,” before noting the sudden decision to release the files: “I thought there was no files. He wants an investigation now! Like, what is going on?”Both the House and Senate have passed legislation compelling the Justice Department to make Epstein's files public, a bill Trump has indicated he will sign.Trump has also directed the Justice Department and FBI to investigate Epstein's connections to figures such as Bill Clinton and Larry Summers, with Summers expressing shame over his past interactions.Rogan disclosed that he considered purchasing Epstein's notorious “Pedophile Island” Little Saint James, but found the $55 million price “too expensive.”In fullJoe Rogan mocks Trump over Epstein files and podcast host admits he thought about buying Epstein’s private islandThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in