New Delhi, May 4 -- Podcaster Joe Rogan has weighed in on the controversy surrounding late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, defending the comedian after criticism erupted over a joke aimed at First Lady Melania Trump.

Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan argued that Kimmel's joke initially drew little attention and only became controversial in the wake of a violent incident.

"It came out on Thursday. No one cared Friday. No one cared on Saturday until Saturday night when the assassination attempt, and then all of a sudden, everyone's blaming Kimmel," Rogan said.

Rogan suggested that the timing of the backlash played a significant role in amplifying outrage.

Rogan also addressed differing interpretations of Kimmel's remark, which refere...