Donald Trump gave Joe Rogan and other guests 'strange gift' during new US president's inauguration

Joe Rogan and other VIP guests present at Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States received a special gift bag, it has been revealed.

Trump was sworn in for his second term at the White House last week and those in attendance included Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Jake and Logan Paul and Conor McGregor.

Podcasters Theo Von and Kyle Forgeard of the NELK Boys, who have both had Trump on their shows, also received an invite.

Trump was also a guest on Rogan's podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience' and the UFC commentator endorsed the 78-year-old prior to the 2024 Presidential election getting underway.

Rogan said X owner and Tesla founder Musk, who is part of Trump's new department of government efficiency, helped convince him to take the stance.

The gifts Rogan and other guests received

Those who were at Trump's inauguration didn't leave empty-handed, as it emerged that a goodie bags were handed out to all guests.

Technology expert and Marketing intern Kenny Manta took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to provide a detailed breakdown of what was inside.

Portraits were handed out to guests for Trump's inauguration. Image: X/@superanonymousk

He wrote: "Being invited to the inauguration for @realDonaldTrump and @JDVance came with the perks of an amazing swag bag. What was inside? Check it out."

There was plenty of White House and presidential-related merchandise, including blankets, towels, pin badges, a travel mug, lotion, chapstick, hand sanitiser and a tote bag.

Guests received portraits of Trump and vice-president JD Vance, in addition to letters and two double packets of hand warmers in case the cold got too much.

But most interestingly, there was a presidential edition of Diet Coke - Trump's favourite drink and a beverage he enjoys so much that he is said to have a special button he pressed when he wants one in the White House.

Two special edition Diet Cokes were handed out. Image: X/@superanonymousk

"Special-edition commemorative Diet Cokes, because RFK would flip if it was normal Cokes," Manta wrote on the gift.

Manta was delighted with the gifts but did have some feedback on what would have made it even more complete, commenting: "10/10 swag bag. Would vote again.

"Only thing that would have made this bag better is finding some $trump coins inside."