Elon Musk Reacts to Joe Rogan’s Viral Rant About Taxes: “Just the Tip of the Iceberg”

As Tax Day approaches, Joe Rogan sparked heated debate during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience and Elon Musk quickly jumped into the conversation.

Rogan, chatting with comedian Ron White, questioned how tax dollars are spent. “What’s really crazy to me is when people say the rich should pay more taxes,” Rogan said. “OK, fine. But where’s that money going? Do you think the federal government is good at managing your money?”

He then referenced Musk directly, saying, “Have you paid attention to all the s*** Elon’s f****** uncovered?” 

Just the tip of the iceberg so far
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— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 10, 2025

Elon Musk replied on X with a blunt comment: “Just the tip of the iceberg so far.” The post quickly went viral, racking up nearly 15 million views and over 70,000 likes.

Rogan didn’t hold back either. He pointed out that the highest tax bracket 37% kicks in at $609,000 a year. “That’s you, m*****f***er,” he joked to White.

White laughed, saying, “That’s me last month.”

Although Rogan said he’s not against paying taxes, he criticized how those funds are used. “You’re being strong-armed into giving money to people that do a really s****y job of protecting your money and investing it in the country,” he said. “A lot of it is going to bureaucracy and bs.”

He even floated the idea of letting Americans choose where their tax dollars go: “What if the federal government’s budget was entirely based on the will of the people?”

Tax Policy, Wealth, and Government Oversight

• The U.S. federal tax deadline for 2025 is April 15. It’s a time of year that often reignites national debate over income taxes, tax brackets, and how tax revenue is allocated.

• The top federal income tax bracket currently sits at 37%, applying to individuals earning over $609,350 annually or $731,200 for married couples filing jointly (IRS, 2025 figures).

• Elon Musk paid $11 billion in taxes in 2021, reportedly the largest single tax payment in U.S. history. Musk has frequently criticized government inefficiency and pushed for reduced bureaucratic spending.

• Joe Rogan’s podcast regularly features high-profile guests and hot-button political topics. With an estimated 11 million listeners per episode, The Joe Rogan Experience has significant influence in shaping public opinion—particularly among younger, independent voters.

• Public trust in the federal government’s handling of taxpayer money remains low. According to Pew Research, only 20% of Americans say they trust the government to do what’s right “just about always” or “most of the time.”

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