Joe Rogan drew widespread attention during a conversation with podcaster and former MMA fighter Brendan Schaub when he speculated about what might happen if President Donald Trump were to suddenly die. Speaking on "The Joe Rogan Experience", Rogan connected Trump's war with Iran to instability in global oil markets. He said that although the United States is the world's largest oil producer, companies still sell oil to the highest international bidder, keeping domestic gas prices elevated. Rogan then addressed Trump directly, "Hey, Mr. President, please fix that.