FT: Kamala Harris ditched Joe Rogan podcast interview over progressive backlash fears

Kamala Harris's campaign chose not to move forward with an appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, fearing a progressive backlash. The decision, seen by some Democrats as a missed chance to connect with young male voters drawn to Donald Trump, has sparked criticism after the election. While Rogan's vast audience includes the demographic Harris struggled to reach, campaign officials ultimately worried about internal backlash and public perception, causing talks to stall.

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By Joshua Franklin and Anna Nicolaou in New York

Decision seen as major blunder for campaign that lost male votes to Donald Trump

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